Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Name |
Nick Marsh |
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Position |
Wide Receiver (WR) |
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Number |
11 |
|
Class |
Junior |
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School |
Indiana |
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Height / Weight |
6’3″ / 213 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Detroit, Mich. / River Rouge HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Stats
|
**Season** |
**Team** |
**G** |
**Rec** |
**Yds** |
**Avg** |
**TD** |
**Y/G** |
|
2024 |
Michigan St. |
11 |
41 |
649 |
15.8 |
3 |
59.0 |
|
2025 |
Michigan St. |
12 |
59 |
662 |
11.2 |
6 |
55.2 |
|
**Total** |
**23** |
**100** |
**1,311** |
**13.1** |
**9** |
**57.0** |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on athletic history and current developmental trajectory.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.45 – 4.52s
- Vertical Jump: 37.0″ – 39.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’6″ – 10’10”
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.16 – 4.24s
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.88 – 7.00s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Marsh arrived in the Big Ten as a highly celebrated four-star recruit from Detroit’s River Rouge High School. He immediately rewrote the true freshman history books at Michigan State, resetting the program record for true freshmen with 41 receptions and 649 yards. Marsh built on that success by leading East Lansing’s aerial attack again as a sophomore in 2025, matching physical defenses to pull down 59 receptions and 6 scores. Looking to operate inside a lethal, playoff-caliber passing structure, Marsh commanded national transfer portal headlines in January 2026 by moving to Bloomington to anchor Curt Cignetti’s explosive Indiana offense.
Key Strengths
- Premium Prototype Size: Possesses prototypical NFL perimeter-X physical identity at 6’3″ and 213 pounds, presenting a physically imposing blueprint against boundary corners.
- Elite Strong-Hand Catch Radius: Natural combat catcher who regularly dominates defensive backs in high-stress, contested, and over-the-shoulder vertical tracks.
- Dynamic Yards-After-Catch Profile: Combines massive lower-body strength with surprising open-field shiftiness, routinely tracking extra hidden yardage through arm tackles.
- High-Volume Big Ten Pedigree: Already boasts 100 career receptions and 9 scores against elite, complex Big Ten secondary structures as just a true sophomore.
Developmental Focus
While Marsh’s structural volume and physical mismatch traits are undeniable, his yard-per-reception average dipped slightly as a sophomore (from 15.8 to 11.2) due to inconsistent quarterback play and offensive adjustments in East Lansing. Pro scouts will watch closely to evaluate how his overall route tree expands under Cignetti’s supervision at Indiana, searching for sharper, sudden exits at the top of his stems and consistent separation away from quick press-man alignments.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
*pending*
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*