Andrew Billings

A hometown product from Waco, Billings became a full-time starting nose tackle as a sophomore in 2014 and finished third on the team leaders with 11.5 tackles for loss to go with a pair of sacks and nine quarterback hits. West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said in October that "Billings is the best kid I've ever gone against." Billings finished his junior year with a team-high 15.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, adding 40 tackles and a forced fumble. He announced on Jan. 12 that he would forego his senior season. "After considerable thought, discussions and praying with my family and coaches, I have decided to declare my intention to enter the 2016 NFL Draft," Billings said in a statement. A source close to the program told NFLDraftScout.com that Billings didn't make this decision lightly. He enjoyed the college environment, especially at Baylor, and wanted to finish his degree. A Waco native, Billings plans to take courses part-time while in the NFL. He added his name to an already top-heavy defensive tackle class and will compete with Ole Miss' Robert Nkemdiche, Alabama's A'Shawn Robinson and several others to be the first player drafted at the position.

if the technique and discipline catch up to his natural brawling strength and mentality, billings flashes dominant qualities. a scheme-versatile prospect, he will be valued as a nose tackle by odd fronts and a one-technique tackle by even fronts.

COMPARES TO

bennie logan, dt, philadelphia eagles - similar to logan, billings isn't the most physically impressive lineman, but he is built low to the ground with a powerful base that will fit both even and odd fronts.

--Dane Brugler (2/10/16)

strengths

A load in the middle with brute power to engage blockers and toss them aside. Tough to block due to his blend of power and quickness.

at his best when he keeps his pad level low and rolls his hips at the point of attack to carry his momentum into the pocket. has a motor that is always revving and effort isn't an issue.

WEAKNESSES

needs to improve backfield vision and pre-snap anticipation. relies on forward lean, leading to him overextending and ending up on the ground. has room to improve his patience and ball awareness. lacks ideal range to consistently make plays outside the hashes.

IN OUR VIEW

National top 200 local recruit and record-setting power-lifter from nearby Waco (Texas) High School.

All-state defensive lineman played for head coaches Marty Herbst and Danny Ramsey at WHS.

No. 158 overall national prospect on 247Sports.com's Top247 listing and No. 168 nationally on Rivals250 list.

National position rankings among defensive tackles: No. 12 by Rivals.com, No. 12 by Scout.com, No. 12 by 247Sports.com, No. 13 (OG) by ESPN.com. Overall rank among Texas recruits: No. 18 by 247Sports.com, No. 18 by Austin American-Statesman's Fabulous 55, No. 23 by Rivals.com, No. 35 by ESPN.com and Waco Tribune-Herald (top 50).

Ranked fifth among in-state defensive tackles by Dave Campbell's Texas Football (first-team "All-Texas") and seventh by Dallas Morning News/SportsDay State Top 100.

Led Waco to 9-4 record and 2012 DII regional quarterfinals as senior.

Named first-team 2012 4A All-State and first-team 2012 All-District 8-4A lineman. Totaled 132 pancakes as senior.

Also named first-team 2012 All-Super Centex and Super Centex Male Athlete of the Year by Waco Tribune-Herald.

Helped Waco to 7-4 mark and 2011 DII bi-district finals as junior.

Earned 2011 4A All-State honorable mention and first-team 2011 All-District 8-4A honors.

Credited with 134 pancakes as junior.

Named first-team 2011 All-Super Centex.

Competed in power-lifting at WHS, broke 22-year-old Texas state meet record (previously owned by Mark Henry) with 2,010 pound effort (805 squat, 500 bench, 705 dead lift).

Son of Anthony and Sylvia Billings.

Full name is Andrew Mitchell?Billings.

Born?March 6, 1996, in Waco,?Texas.

Father played baseball at Paul Quinn.

Mother ran track at Mary-Hardin Baylor.

Majoring in communication studies.