Nick Fairley #98 DT
Detroit Lions | Official Team Site
Height: 6-4 Weight: 298 Age: 25
Born: 1/23/1988 Mobile , AL
College: Auburn
Experience: 3rd season
High School: Lillie B. Williamson HS [Mobile, AL]
TCKL
34
SCK
5.5
FF
2
INT
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Draft 2011
Pick No.13
Selected By: Detroit Lions
Round: 1
Pick (Overall): 13 (13)
Pick Analysis:
Fairley was once considered the consensus top defensive tackle prospect in the 2011 class, but his attitude and work ethic might have caused him to slip on some boards. Still, he projects to be incredibly disruptive against the pass and run. Nightmare to pass protect against. Possesses great burst, hands that never stop moving, brute strength to push the pocket, and a vast arsenal of moves. Against the run, keeps blockers away from his body, uses his height to find the football, and simply beats lineman with his quickness. Can sniff out screens and draws. There are almost no flaws with Fairley's physical tools, but his character and work habits should be checked out. Regardless, he is certainly a top-five talent.
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