Ariel Nkela, - Prep Redzone

Ariel Nkela

Defensive Line/Offensive Line

2029 Class

5'10" Height

225 Weight

Manual School

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About Ariel

Ariel Nkela is a 5'10" Defensive Line/Offensive Line in the 2029 class. Nkela attends Manual in Colorado. Nkela's Player Profile was created on January 8, 2026. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Ariel Nkela is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Ariel

Nkela DL/OL

Class

2029

Height

5'10"

Weight

225

HS

Manual

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CO

Ariel Nkela

Nkela measures in at 5’8 165-pounds. This past season, he accounted for 22 total tackles (5 solo, 17...

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Matt Tate

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Nkela measures in at 5’8 165-pounds. This past season, he accounted for 22 total tackles (5 solo, 17 assisted), 4 TFL, and 2 sacks. Nkela has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, lateral quickness, speed, and balance. Good initial quickness out of his stance. Good hand speed. Good strength. Very good hand placement, with good hand strength. Nkela has the ability to hold a double block and split it. Good get off speed, and block shedding. He plugs up the gaps, and creates opportunities for other defenders to make plays. He has very good tackling, and it takes a lot for the ball carrier to escape his grasp. Keep an eye on this prospect out of Manual.

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