Prospect Primer: Walter Nolen, DL, Mississippi

Was the anchor on the nation's No. 1 defense against the run.

An aggressive mauler in a run-heavy scheme at NDSU.

One of the nation's most productive pass rushers last season.

Ability to make plays against the run, as a pass rusher, and in coverage make him an attractive defensive centerpiece.

Praised for his route running, also is a gifted baseball athlete and produced in the return game for the Buckeyes.

Uses his long arms and strength to disrupt routes and battle on contested passes.

Viewed as a high-ceiling prospect for a team willing to be patient with his development.

Speed, separation and contested-catch ability are among best traits.

Considered one of the top five offensive tackles in this draft.

Set career highs across the board last year in tackles, TFLs, INTs and PBUs.

A high-upside prospect seen as having all the physical tools.

Brawler with a nasty streak is awfully athletic, too

Versatile defender, dynamic punt returner could have multiple roles

Posted 18 sacks last two seasons at Florida State after transfer from Albany

Speedster caught 26 TD passes in 39 career games

Two-time first-team All-ACC pick projects as interior lineman in NFL

Improved his 40 time from combine to pro day

2023 Big Ten defensive player of the year played in 45 games with 37 starts over four seasons

Started just eight college games at RT but has high upside

Posted 23 1/2 sacks over last two seasons

Led nation with 17 TD catches last season

Set school record for PBUs

Allowed just one pressure and zero sacks last season, per PFF

First-team All-American had over 30 TFLs in college career

Had five games with multiple TFLs over two seasons at Penn State