Nick Nash put up the best receiver season in the nation in 2024 and took home the Triple Crown, but how does his full NFL scouting report look?
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Overview, Film Analysis, And 2025 Scouting Report Of San Jose State WR Nick Nash
Measurables:
6’2”
203 lbs
Player Background:
A class of 2018 HS graduate, Nick Nash enrolled at San Jose State as a two-star athlete recruit and Top-400 prospect in California. He began his SJSU career as a quarterback, playing in six games his first season with the Spartans. He completed 12 of 17 passes for 133 yards and two scores, rushing for 255 yards and a score, and catching one pass for four yards. His 2020 season included appearances in all eight games, still mainly at QB. He went 20/34 for 213 yards and a 2:2 TD:INT ratio and ran for 204 yards and a TD.
His 971 yards and 6:3 TD:INT ratio in 2021 marked his final season at QB, rushing for another 385 yards and a TD with four grabs for 36 yards. Nash ran for just 23 yards on three carries in 2022, catching six passes for 62 yards. He broke onto the scene as a wide receiver in 2023, racking up over 700 yards and eight scores. He put it all together in 2024, winning the collegiate triple crown with 104 catches for 1,382 yards and 16 TDs.
Accolades:
All-Mountain West Second Team (2023)
First Team All-American (2024)
All-Mountain West First Team (2024)
Strengths/Pros:
Nash’s two main attributes that he excels in are his overall savviness and his consistent, reliable hands. He’s a smooth overall mover, driving through his hips when he commits to a direction and rotates his body well to subtly work around defenders on his routes. His spatial awareness on the sideline is fantastic, contorting his body in difficult ways to reel in passes and get his feet down. He’s a solid hand fighter at route stems, legally extending his arms well to create separation and work away from defenders.
He has advanced knowledge of zone coverage, identifying when and where to settle down in space. At the catch point, Nash’s hands are both strong and extremely smart. He knows when to cheat to secure passes and flashes elite hand-eye coordination to reel in throws both in stride and through contact. He barely wastes movement after the catch, securing the ball and immediately working upfield for as long as possible. His background at QB gives him natural versatility and creativity, adding an extra wrinkle to offensive schemes.
Weaknesses/Cons:
Nash has the unfortunate combination of being both older and more underdeveloped than most prospects. He will be 25 years old by Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, and he has just two years of WR experience under his belt. His overall route tree is a big question mark, not showing true expertise when running any particular route, and having smaller issues with most of his routes. His footwork will get too lengthy at times when getting out of his break, and gives DBs time to react.
When he cuts horizontally, his body drags, rounding off his movements and making him more susceptible to getting bullied by physical coverages. He doesn’t have elite straight-line speed or acceleration, rarely breaking away as a route runner or ball carrier. Nash also lacks that final gear to catch up to some overthrown passes, and his over-the-shoulder ball tracking is rough. He’s not a natural separator, will have too many smaller mental mistakes, and his routes have too much repeated movement, making him predictable and easier to adjust to.
Potential Team Fits:
NFL Projection:
Nash most directly projects as a rotational “big slot” in the NFL, someone who can work downfield and in the quick game and has desirable size. He’s likely a Day 3 pick and depth option at WR, and his age is definitely an issue. He won’t be nearly as dominant at the next level, but there should be a role for him to fall into. His size, savviness, and strong hands give NFL teams plenty to work with, and he could be a decently productive third or fourth target for teams at the WR position.
Prospect Grade:
Early 5th Round
Film Exposures:
2024 vs. Oregon State
2024 vs. Washington State
2024 vs. Stanford
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