Robert Nkemdiche: Latest News, Rumors and Buzz Surrounding DT’s Draft Stock

February 29, 2016   ·   Danny Webster   ·   Jump to comments

Former Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche was once considered a top-five draft pick. Now, he could see a huge fall in his draft stock.
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Latest on Nkemdiche's Draft Position Sunday, Feb. 28 Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reported that while scouts have been impressed with Nkemdiche's athleticism during the NFL combine, off-field concerns and consistency could result in a drop for him in April's draft.  
"That's a guy that I could see having a little bit of a plummet," one evaluator said, per Robinson. "He's not in a weak class [at defensive tackle], and there is a lot of [off-field] stuff there to get through. … He may not end up being a first-round pick."
Nkemdiche was the No. 1 recruit in the nation in 2013 when he committed to Ole Miss, per 247Sports' composite rankings. In his three years, he recorded 16 sacks. However, the star defensive tackle was suspended for the Rebels' final game—the Sugar Bo...

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