ESPN said, “…he has been an aggressive tackler and a force at times near the line of scrimmage. Nubin, 23, is one tackle behind linebacker Micah McFadden for the team lead with 30. Gradually, he has become more comfortable and it has showed in his play. … It has been about figuring out the angles for Nubin. The athleticism and instincts are there.”
PFF said, naming him a ‘breakout candidate’, “As part of a loaded 2024 draft class, Nubin shined by himself with a 76.0 PFF run-defense grade and a 79.4 PFF tackling grade. Ironically, his issues arose in coverage, where he was unbelievable in 2023 at Minnesota, with a 90.1 PFF coverage grade. Anticipate Nubin playing a more complete game in his second season, particularly if New York can upgrade its cornerback room.”
Our own Nick Falato said, “…He also sports one of the lower missed tackle rates of any starting defensive player — he’s missed seven tackles, a 9.5% rate.
I am optimistic about Nubin. He flies around the field with controlled aggression and displays elite short-area quickness around the line of scrimmage. However, he’s yet to get his hands on a football, which was his calling card at Minnesota — Nubin had 11 passes defended and 13 interceptions in college.
I believe he is a decisive player, but there were hiccups over the first 10 weeks.
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He’s had coverage lapses and been late into the alley from depth, but overall, he’s a much-needed asset on the Giants’ backend who is making rookie mistakes. He’ll be a reliable starter with turnover upside for years to come.”