Owamagbe Odighizuwa Scouting Report

Owamagbe Odighizuwa DE UCLA #94

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Size/Athleticism: Prototypical build for a traditional 4-3 end. Impressive functional strength. Explosive off the snap. Initial punch to offensive linemen can be devastating. Speed-to-strength conversation is definitely there.

Run Defense: Explodes off the snap and delivers a nasty punch to offensive lineman allowing him to gain the upper hand immediately. Tough to move off his spot. Gets low and plays with great leverage. Easily sheds blocks to take off in pursuit. Doesn’t make a ton of plays in pursuit. Speed is moderate and he doesn’t have a great closing burst.

Pass-Rush: Relies on strength, possibly too much. Doesn’t really have a go-to pass-rush move. Usually lines up from a five-tech position and blitzes on the inside shoulder off the offensive lineman. Appears to have the quickness to win as a speed rusher, but rarely used on the edge (six-tech position or wider). Does a great job splitting gaps in the o-line when lined up from the three-tech position.

Versatility: Can play just about anywhere in the front seven. Primarily lined up with his hand on the ground in the five-tech position, but has some experience as a traditional 3-4 linebacker. Could even be viewed as a potential 3-4 end due to his size and strength.

Intangibles: Team captain. Received multiple team post-season awards for production and leadership contributions. Strong academic performance.

Durability: Has had surgery on both hips and missed entire 2013 season.

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Overview: “Diggy” is a high-upside prospect but comes with a serious durability red flag due to multiple surgeries on both hips. It’s possible that some team doctors will have enough concern to result in him being removed from draft boards. If he clears medically, however, he has elite upside as a three-down lineman. His pass-rush skills are raw, but he has the physical tools to grow. Pronounced: ‘Oh-wah-MAH-bay Oh-DIGGY-zoo-wah.’