From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson CB Nate Wiggins.
#2 Nate Wiggins/CB Clemson – 6’2, 185 lbs. (Junior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Nate Wiggins | 6020/185 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Tall and long corner, looks the part
– Fluid and athletic, smooth-mover with good change of direction ability
– Great speed in open field and able to match routes vertically
– Contests downfield throws well, impressive leaper who judges and high-points the ball well
– Aggressive and wants to make plays on the football, not looking to simply make the tackle
– Fantastic chase and effort, doesn’t give up on plays and fights hard at the catch point to rip ball out
– Shows burst and closing speed to create hit power downhill
– Transitions well out of pedal
– Not prone to biting on double-moves and patient player in coverage
– Physical press corner, able to reroute and jam receivers off the line
– Experienced man coverage corner
– Spent time playing both outside corner spots and a bit in the slot, predominantly field side corner tasked to cover a lot of ground
– Aggressive with an alpha mentality
– Threat post-interception with two career pick-sixes
The Bad
– Leaner frame and could add muscle and get stronger
– Inconsistent tackler and run defender, poor run fits, and struggles with crack/replace rules
– Can shoot too low as a tackler and miss
– Aggressive mindset and is late to open his hips, causing him to get stacked vertically
– Can lose out on jump balls
– Less experience in zone coverage
– Didn’t pick off a ton of passes
Bio
– 34 career games (18 starts) for Tigers, 1,377 snaps
– 20 years old, turns 21 in August
– Career: 60 tackles (3 TFL), 24 PDs, 3 INTs, 2 FFs, 1 FG block
– 2023: 29 tackles (1 TFL), 8 PDs, 2 INTs, 2 FFs
– 2023 First-Team All-ACC
– Four-star recruit from Atlanta, Georgia
– Chose Clemson over Auburn, Florida, Georgia, among many other schools (initially committed to LSU first)
– Five career kick/punt return touchdowns as a senior in HS
– Had D-I offers to play wide receiver
– Started Wiggs Worldwide Foundation to help underserved members of his community
– Admitted he was immature his freshman season, not going to class, being late to practice, called “very immature” by head coach Dabo Swinney but praised for becoming more mature and accountable throughout rest of career
Tape Breakdown
If you’re looking for athletic cover corners, Clemson Tigers CB Nate Wiggins is your man.