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Luke Nickel

LukeNickel

Alpharetta, GAMilton
Jersey
#5
Pos
QB
HT / WT
6-1.5 / 215
Class
FR
The Journey
Class of 2025
Miami Hurricanes
ENROLLED
Milton Eagles
Milton Eagles
2022 – 2024
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Matt Barkley
Matt Barkley
QB / 6-2 / 227
USCUSC · HS Class of 2009
Philadelphia2013 Draft · Rnd 4 · Pick 98

Luke Nickel's refined mechanics, throwing motion, movement patterns, build and overall skill set remind us of Matt Barkley. Though Barkley was ranked as an industry 5-star at the time, Nickel is a more productive high school player.

Team Predictions

Industry Consensus · RPM Picks
Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Miami
ENROLLED8/11/2023
97.5%
627 mi
14
0
16
Florida State
N/A
257 mi
20
1
17
Pittsburgh
OFFERED
N/A
499 mi
54
1
18
Penn State
OFFERED
N/A
581 mi
13
1
33
Ole Miss
OFFERED
N/A
296 mi
19
1
15
Miami
MiamiENROLLED
Shannon Dawson
97.5%
Florida State
N/A
Pittsburgh
PittsburghOFFERED
N/A
Penn State
Penn StateOFFERED
N/A
Ole Miss
Ole MissOFFERED
N/A

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Luke Nickel Scouting Summary
Charles Power
02/06/25

High-floor pocket operator with underrated arm talent and a winning track record against top competition. Measured in at 6-foot-1.5, 215 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand before his senior season. Led his team to back-to-back state titles in a high classification. Completed 67.8% of his passes for 3,748 yards, (12.2 yards per attempt) and 44 touchdowns against 7 interceptions. Rushed for 296 yards and 6 more scores. Technically sound passer. Has a a high release point with a consistent over-the-top motion. Shows quality downfield arm strength. Not afraid to push the football downfield. Throws with touch and layers his passes. Can fit throws into tight windows over the middle. Footwork is sound. Smart player who is tested against top defenses. Played his best football down the stretch as a senior, throwing 20 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in the playoffs as a senior. Adequate mover, but very unlikely to project as a run threat in college or the NFL. Pure physical traits may not wow you, but a solid, consistent signal caller with a high floor.

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Measurements & Testing

Luke NickelMilton
Top 300 QB AvgAvg. Last 3 Years
NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years
Weight
215
215
220
100.0%97.7%
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