Bengals select linebacker Nick Vigil
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The Cincinnati Bengals have selected linebacker Nick Vigil out of Utah State in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 87th overall.
Vigil excelled against the run in college and will likely be used on the first two downs for the Bengals.
He is a good open-field tackler and shows solid diagnostic ability after the snap.
Nick Vigil Bio
Position: LB
School: Utah State
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 239 lbs.
Strengths
- Highly productive in college, with 267 tackles - 30 for a loss - over past two seasons. (NFL.com)
- Quick when reading and reacting to the play, especially in run defense.
- Solid in coverage, showing decent hip fluidity and closing speed.
- An effective open-field tackler. (CBS Sports)
Weaknesses
- Lacks the ideal frame for his position.
- Playing strength is lacking; can sometimes be smothered by blocks.
- Average agility means he can occasionally struggle to readjust to a play or turn with receivers downfield.
- Needs to work on hand usage when working through blocks. (NFL.com)
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.72 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 31.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 115 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.73 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.00 sec |