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.

Nkela established himself as a disruptive interior presence with his ability to control the point of attack. He finished the season with 22 total tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks, consistently clogging running lanes and forcing offenses to adjust. Nkela flashes natural power, using strong hands to shed blocks and drive opponents backward. His lateral quickness allows him to flow to the football and clean up plays inside. Nkela shows good instincts for a young lineman and continues to trend upward. He is a rising name on the small school landscape and one to keep firmly on the radar.