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CJ Nickson
- Pos Edge
- Height 6-5
- Weight 220
Prospect Info
- High School Weatherford
- City Weatherford, OK
- Class 2025
Player Rating
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247Sports Composite®
Crystal Ball® Predictions
- Lead Experts
- Collin Kennedy 7 High
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Hard Commit
- Offer
- Interest
- Recruited By
- Roster Outlook
- Visit
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- -0 Edge, 1 Commits-
- -8 Edge, 2 Commits-
- -5 Edge, 1 Commits-
Scouting Report
Evaluated 06/13/2024
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Big-framed, two-way, multi-sport athlete who should possess immense long-term potential. Productive pass catcher with more than 1,500 career receiving yards through first three high school seasons. Plays a variety of defensive roles, including edge, linebacker, and even over the slot at times. Need third party-verified physical specs, but passes the eyeball test on tape. Looks like a classic 3-4 hybrid edge player in the long run. Displays sudden redirecting ability in pursuit and closes fast on a target. Wins matchups with physical and athletic superiority vs. high school competition. Capable of playing through prep tight ends in the run game, while showing some edge-bending ability vs. tackles. Displays above average get-off with room to enhance snap anticipation. Talented basketball player who's reported D-I offers in the past. Two-foot jumper who plays two-handed above the rim as an open-floor finisher and baseline lob merchant. Flashes point-of-attack strength but can get more consistent and effective with hand violence and speed-to-power ability. Recorded 100 tackles as a sophomore-junior, but ideally would increase pass-rushing production (four sacks in those two seasons) and expand move set. Naturally gifted two-way standout who could play either side at the FBS level, but possesses particularly high-ceiling developmental upside off the edge. Projects to the high-major level with tools to become a pro prospect.
H.S. Athletic Background
Also plays basketball and reported hoops offers in June 2023 from Oral Roberts, Tulsa, and UT Arlington.
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2023: Provided extensive two-way snaps as a junior. Caught 34 passes for 577 yards and 5 TDs on 17.0 yards per reception, while registering 54 tackles, 5 TFL, 1 sack, and 5 pass breakups.
2022: Finished sophomore season with 36-604-8 receiving (16.8), plus 46 tackles, five TFL, three sacks, two INTs (one TD), and five forced fumbles.
2021: Debuted on varsity as a freshman. Produced 24-354-5 receiving (14.8) on offense, plus 13 tackles and one fumble recovery on defense.
- Gabe Brooks
Timeline
Stats
Year |
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2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
TOTAL |
Tck | TFL | Sck | PBU | FF | IntTD | Int | FR |
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54 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - |
46 | 5 | 3 | - | 5 | 1 | 2 | - |
13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
113 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |