Neil Farrell NT Scouting Report

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Neil Farrell NFL Draft Profile Position: Nose Tackle School: Louisiana State Current Year: Senior Height: 6'4" Weight: 325 pounds
Neil Farrell Scouting Report Neil combines strength and footwork to fill hoels inside. He plays with good leverage, even at the 1T. He hustles with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket. He recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle. He has the ability to create a pile in the middle, even showing the ability to split the occasional double teams. He can make the impressive chest to chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havor in the backfield. He plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. He keeps his eyes in the backfield when inside, moves linemen to either side with strong grip strength.
Areas for Improvement Neil isn't able to consistently shed blocks and make plays in the hole. He might be limited to one gap systems. His agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down. He lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher. He has good strength, though his marginal arm length limits his ability to grab hold of ballcarriers as they run by. He needs to do a better job of being the aggressor and tossing blockers aside.
Neil Farrell Career at Louisiana State Veteran defensive lineman that can play either inside or outside in LSU’s 4-3 scheme. Returns for a fifth season in 2021. Leader on and off the field for the Tigers. Serves as an on the field mentor to LSU’s younger defensive linemen. Has played in 39 games with nine starts during his career and has 98 career tackles to go along with 13.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. Named to the 2020 SEC Academic Honor Roll. Graduated in August of 2021 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.