2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Raymond Vohasek, DL, North Carolina

Raymond Vohasek is a tough player who holds his ground as a run defender for North Carolina. He expects to improve upon his NFL Draft stock with a productive season. Hula Bowl scout, Jacob Waxman breaks down Vohasek’s strengths and weaknesses in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Raymond Vohasek, #51
School (Code)	NCUN
DOB, Class Yr	3/08/99, Grad Student
Height, Weight	6020, 310
40 Yd Dash	5.10
Arms, Hands	3178, 1018
Position/Depth	NT/1
Honors/Captainship	2020 & 2021 All-ACC Honorable Mention
Season Viewed (yr)	2021 & 2022
Games Watched	‘21 NCST, ‘21 INND, ‘22 NCAP
Scout Name, Date	Jacob Waxman, 8/31/22

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2021	38 Tot. Tackles, 4 TFL, 1 Sack, 3 PD
2020	29 Tot. Tackles, 7 TFL, 3.5 Sack, 2 PD
2019	15 Tot. Tackles, 5 TFL, 1 Sack
2018	DNP- shoulder surgery

Player Summary:

Graduate Senior, 6th year including JUCO (Dupage). DNP 2018 due to injury. 3-year starter at NT for NCUN, aligns at 0 and 2 tech in their 4-2-5 Defense. Undersized for NT at next level at 6020/310, with a stocky build and stout lower body. Sufficient athlete with quality strength and acceleration, to pair with average speed and agility. As a run defender, Vohasek has a quality first step to pair with a powerful strike and knock-back. He holds his ground against zone schemes and double teams but struggles to get off blocks with subpar hand usage. He has quality play strength for his size, which can be seen going up against future draft picks. In the pass game, Vohasek struggles to create separation from blockers with below average hand usage and pass rush tools, but has been successful on stunts and eating up blocks for pass rushers. As a pass rusher, his best trait is his first step and relentlessness to get to the ball, while heavily relying on a bull rush. He plays with quality leverage and pad level using his strength to get knock-back on the IOL. Displays few counter-rush moves to his bull rush (side swipe & swim). Quality instincts to diagnose plays, and stuff gaps.

Scheme Fit:

3-4 0 or 2 tech, 4-3 1 tech

Power Statement:

Vohasek is an interesting prospect with some quality traits as a NT that some coaches may like to develop, but the production does not match that, especially being undersized for the position.