Gavin Nix

Battle-tested, high-IQ linebacker that displays outstanding key-and-diagnose ability for his age. Will exit IMG Academy as a multi-year starter after earning varsity snaps as a sophomore. Sifts through traffic with a win-at-all-cost mentality and is consistently violent at the point of attack. Should offer some value at the next level as a blitzer with his stack-and-shed capabilities. Athletic enough to handle drop coverage responsibilities and can hang in man-on-man situations, but is much better against the run than he is the pass at this stage as he excels at flowing forward and finding the football. Might lack a ton of real growth potential with his muscled-up build (has hovered right around 5-foot-11, 225 pounds since he emerged as a 9th grader), but combination of plus instincts, impressive play speed, and relentless effort should lead to plenty of success on Saturdays. Projects as a potential impact player and a high-volume tackler in a multi-dimensional scheme.