2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Nate Wiggins

Nate Wiggins

Position: CB – Projected: 1st Round

History & Measurables

Born: Aug. 28th, 2003 – Atlanta, GA

High School: Westlake

College: Clemson

Height: 6’1″       Weight: 173 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

• Man coverage
• Active hands
• Start/stop speed
• Effort

The Bad

• Lacks strength
• Not big in run support
• Has issues with WR’s who display quick cuts on breaks

Advanced Analytics Notes

2023 Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps

• Coverage Grade: 83.9 (36th Among Cornerbacks)
• Pass Breakups: 4 (T-168th Among Cornerbacks)
• Passer Rating Allowed: 44.4 (T-26th Among Cornerbacks)
• Interceptions: 2 (T-69th Among Cornerbacks)
• Times Targeted: 41 (36th Among Cornerbacks)

2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps

• Run Defense Grade: 65.4 (T-280th Among Cornerbacks)

Film Notes and Highlights

Nate Wiggins is a speedy cornerback. He performs well in man coverage, understanding his leverage points on the boundary as well as playing the ball (and the receiver when he can’t get his head turned). At times he can get handsy, but does not often hold to draw a flag. He has excellent start/stop speed and can mirror receivers with relative ease. However, Wiggins is not a physical cornerback. He will not play aggressively when in press coverage, and can get bullied for separation at times. He also seems to have difficult with wide receivers who have great acceleration coming out of their breaks.

While Nate Wiggins is not a great run supporting cornerback, he does play with a lot of effort. Against North Carolina he made a touchdown-saving forced fumble after chasing the running back over 50 yards. That kind of effort will make coaches love him. – Thomas Christopher

(Games Watched: vs Florida State 2023, vs North Carolina 2023, vs South Carolina 2023, vs Duke 2023)

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