Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
Last year was a breakout season for veteran defensive end Romeo Okwara. Leading the Detroit Lions with 10.0 sacks, the 25-year old Okwara earned himself a massive three-year, $39 million contract extension this offseason from the Motor City.
Despite the recent regime change in Detroit and the corresponding coaching and roster changes, the team clearly valued Okwara and targeted him as a foundational piece to rebuild around. But now that his immediate future is secure in Motown, can his play continue to trend upward in his sixth season?