Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina
Size:
Height: 6050
Weight: 238
Arm: 31 ¾”
Hand: 9 ¾”
Accomplishments:
First-Team All-ACC (2023)
“Bryson Nesbit is an alignment-versatile mismatch creator who can overpower smaller safeties and is too quick for linebackers out of the slot.”
Strengths:
Athleticism
Route-running
Hands
Quick first step
Acceleration
YAC
Concerns:
In-line blocking
Hip stiffness
Exposes high chest off the line of scrimmage
Film Analysis:
An intriguing flex weapon, Bryson Nesbit’s 2024 campaign was cut short due to a wrist injury that limited him to seven starts. At full strength, Nesbit’s blend of size, speed, and fluidity can overwhelm middle-of-the-field defenders, with an improving game inside the red zone in tight confines (caught 5 of 11 contested catches in 2024). Nesbit is an alignment-versatile mismatch creator who can overpower smaller safeties and is too quick for linebackers out of the slot. He has experience aligning in-line (Y) and flexed out in space (F) but is a weapon whose immediate path to snaps could come as a power slot.
As a route-runner, Nesbit showcases an explosive get-off and has showcased a variety of ways to work around defenders inside the contact window. Overall, Nesbit is a long strider in space, but his ability to shorten his gate to quickly redirect in the shallow areas showcases a nuanced route-runner at his size. He has smooth transitions at the top of his stem and is quick to flip his head around after finding spots in coverage. With the ball in his hands, Nesbit has the burst to create chunk plays with consistency. Should be a weapon that expands the playbook with designated touches along with his ability to beat man coverage. He also showcases the potential of evolving into a high-level red-zone threat. Good body control off the ground and strong hands to snatch passes out of the air.
Nesbit doesn’t have a ton of experience blocking in-line but will approach each rep with physicality. His technique and play strength are lacking, however, minimizing his overall impact as a further extension of the offensive line. Does a nice job when utilized as a lead blocker aligned at H-back. Uses speed to attack contact quickly in the alley and has an understanding of body positioning for running backs to work off of.
Overall, Nesbit is a versatile offensive weapon whose fluidity as a route-runner and creativity after the catch showcases an intriguing talent that could challenge for a top-two tight end role at the next level.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Adequate Starter
Written by: Ryan Fowler
Exposures: Georgia Tech (2024), Pitt (2024), Duke (2024), Minnesota (2023), Virginia (2023), Miami (2023), Georgia Tech (2023)
