North Dakota State linebacker Nick DeLuca is no stranger to championship football, and his many years of experience at the FCS level are paying off in the NFL Draft process.
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DeLuca is currently NFL Draft Scout's No. 5 inside linebacker for the class of 2018 (players in his class, not including underclassmen) and is a projected 4th round pick.
Back in October, the same scouting service had him listed as a potential undrafted free agent. In December, he was NFL Draft Scout's No. 14 ILB for the class of 2018.
NFL DRAFT HIGHLIGHTS: Nick DeLuca, LB — North Dakota State
Now, he's the No. 3 prospect in the FCS, behind only South Dakota State tight end Dallas Goedert and North Carolina A&T lineman Brandon Parker, per NFL Draft Scout's rankings
He's showing he's worthy of the bump in the rankings this week at the Senior Bowl, where he's making plays and turning heads.
.@MikeMayock likes Nick DeLuca a lot and loves #NDSU. From today's NFL Network coverage: pic.twitter.com/YMbqp768Iz
— Dom Izzo (@DomIzzoWDAY) January 24, 2018
Here’s the DeLuca pick:pic.twitter.com/atOjOSX2Ys
— Aaron Brumley (@Dr_Brumley) January 24, 2018
Nick DeLuca is showing early recognition pic.twitter.com/JQYo3JJHB7
— The Mick Nartin™ (@themicknartin) January 24, 2018
Watched Day 1 of @seniorbowl practices – small school standouts – CB Michael Joseph, LB Nick Deluca, OG Will Hernandez, OT Alex Capa. All impressive and showed they can play with guys from big schools.
— dolphinslaxer (@dolphinslaxer) January 24, 2018
If your NFL team needs a linebacker start paying attention to Nick DeLuca at the senior bowl. Kid can play and belongs.
— PonyKegTom (@Pony_Keg_Tom) January 24, 2018
Nick Deluca, LB, NDSU
HT: 6027
WT: 243
Arms: 33 1/2
Hands: 10 1/8#SeniorBowl— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 23, 2018
Come April, DeLuca will be a sought after inside linebacker at the 2018 NFL Draft.
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