2012 NFL Draft Prospects - Last Name N

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Drafted Players - N
NAMEPOSSCHOOLROUNDPK(OVR)TEAM
Josh NormanCBCoastal Carolina58(143)Carolina
Brad NortmanPTWisconsin637(207)Carolina
Players - N
NAMEPOSHTWTSCHOOLGRADEPOS RANKOVR RANK
Will NagleOG6'3⅜"274DelawareInsider Only
Darius NallDE6'2¾"252UCFInsider Only
Zach NashDE6'2⅞"252Sacramento StateInsider Only
Zack NashOLB6'1⅞"256Cal PolyInsider Only
Luke NawrockiTE6'2¼"250PennsylvaniaInsider Only
Ej NdukaDE6'3⅞"242Sam Houston StateInsider Only
Andre NelsonWR5'6¼"163COLORADO CSInsider Only
Jerico NelsonS5'8⅞"198ArkansasInsider Only
Vidal NelsonS5'10¼"208James MadisonInsider Only
Al NetterOG6'4"316NorthwesternInsider Only
Newhall-caballero NewhallQB6'2¾"209BrownInsider Only
Frank NewsomeOLB6'1"225Central ArkansasInsider Only
Donte'e NichillsDT6'0¾"322TCUInsider Only
Keith NicholWR6'2¼"222Michigan StateInsider Only
Jojo NicolasS6'0⅝"198Miami (FL)Insider Only
Tyler NielsenOLB6'3⅜"238IowaInsider Only
Tyrell NielsenDE6'5⅛"264Central WashingtonInsider Only
Adam NissleyTE6'5½"263UCFInsider Only
Luke NixOG6'5¼"317PittsburghInsider Only
James NixonCB5'11¾"184TempleInsider Only
Travaun NixonCB5'11⅞"193UTEPInsider Only
Kendall NobleOT6'1¾"297Norfolk StateInsider Only
Fabrice NolenCB6'1½"200Adams StateInsider Only
Josh NormanCB6'0¼"197Coastal CarolinaInsider Only
Brad NortmanPT6'2½"213WisconsinInsider Only
Greg NosalOG6'5⅝"282Virginia TechInsider Only
Tyrone NovikoffOG6'6¼"315IdahoInsider Only
Drew NowakDT6'3½"292Western MichiganInsider Only
Kyle NunnOT6'5"295South CarolinaInsider Only
Cody NutterLS6'3⅜"243West VirginiaInsider Only
Louis NzegwuDE6'3¾"248WisconsinInsider Only
Grading Scale
  • 90-100 Rare Prospect
    Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Is a premier college player that has all the skill to take over a game and play at a championship level. He rates in the top 5 players in the nation at his position and is considered a first round draft prospect.
  • 80-89 Outstanding Prospect
    Player has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. A feature player that has an impact on the outcome of the game. Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. He rates in the top 10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.
  • 70-79 Solid Prospect
    Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect.
  • 60-69 Good Prospect
    This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice.
  • 50-59 Adequate Prospect
    These are usually players that play at a high level in college, but lack some measurables or skills to play at that same level in the NFL. He may be a player that has a lot of developmental qualities, or could be a player that will contribute right away on special teams or in a situational capacity. He will usually rate in the second-third at his position and is considered a fifth round draft choice.
  • 21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
    These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for 'diamonds in the rough' with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
  • 20 Free Agent Prospect
    These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility.
  • 10 Not a legitimate Prospect
    These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. They are players that we feel would not even make a solid contribution as a training camp body.

Analysis by ESPN Scouts Inc.