A prospect who has more recently been on the rise in this state, Dominick Nahl has been progressing quickly as a small-school prospect who boasts the frame and physicality to hold his own on the trenches. Playing at Left Tackle, Nahl will have time to further grow into his frame, but his ability to maul defenders and plow them to the ground is clearly evident on his tape. With a quick first step off the snap, Nahl is able to win at the point of contact and often slam defenders into the ground without much resistance. Nahl’s size and prowess as a run-blocker might better suit a move to Guard than at Tackle, but Nahl has proven himself as a legitimate name that cannot be overlooked going forward.

Nahl is one of the premier trench dogs in the state, and he hails from a small town less than an hour outside of the metro area. I liked a lot about Nahl’s tape. The big OT (with tape on both sides of the OL) brings a lot to the table, including (but not surprisingly) a lot of power in the run game. He explodes off the ball and can be frequently seen finishing his blocks into the dirt. I’d like to see some lower pad level out of the big man, but his physicality is very admirable. On defense, Nahl sees a lot of time as an edge rusher. He’s a standup pass-rushing threat who touts eye-catching athleticism and explosiveness coming from the outside. Nahl is a prospect who needs more attention and could easily be a big-time steal for whatever college signs him after his senior year.