Ceiling: Buried for now (DL3) but young + talented — could win a role; significant upside (+4.2).
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −2.0.
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8.9+Round 1 Caliber
7.8+Day 2 Caliber
6.7+Day 3 Caliber
5.6+Priority UDFA
4.4+UDFA
3.3+Long Shot
2.2+Raw Prospect
1.1+Deep Project
0.0+Non-Prospect
Grade History
4.02025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Blue-chip true-freshman lineman (No. 158, No. 4 at his spot) — the class's headline defensive front piece. Blank slate now; the ceiling carries the top-160 pedigree.
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Micah Nickerson #19
Mississippi State · EDGE · Fr · 2029 Draft
· Magnolia, Miss. · South Pike HS
6-5 · 250 lbs
4.0
Long Shot
Floor 2.0 · Ceiling 8.2
#3689 overall · #399 EDGE of 15102
Scouting Verdict
Blue-chip true-freshman lineman (No. 158, No. 4 at his spot) — the class's headline defensive front piece. Blank slate now; the ceiling carries the top-160 pedigree.
Ceiling · 8.2
Buried for now (DL3) but young + talented — could win a role; significant upside (+4.2).
Floor · 2.0
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −2.0.
Pedigree
4★ recruit · Natl #158 · Pos #20 · State #7
Profile Tags
Elite TalentFreshmanHigh CeilingHigh School Producer