From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling an edge rusher that possesses immense physical tools and high upside as a potential game wrecker in the league, but a recent injury has the potential to submarine his draft stock.
#55 David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan (R-Sophomore) – 6040, 250lb
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Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| David Ojabo | 6’4, 250lb | 9” | 33 1/2” | 80 3/4” |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| 10’2” | 35” |
The Good
— Long frame with room to add more functional mass and strength
— Just scratching the surface of his physical capabilities
— New to the game of football (five years’ experience total) and has plenty of room for growth
— Explosive off the edge with good play speed and burst
— Displays the ability to bend around the corner and accelerate into the backfield
— Track background shows up when in pursuit on the ballcarrier or QB
— Closes ground quickly on his rush, showing a sense of urgency to get to the ball
— Relies on a euro step cross chop and inside spin move as his main pass rush moves
— Can set up tackles by faking outside and crash inside or stutter step one way and use his speed to get around them
— Has a diverse pass rush plan overall given his inexperience
— Has a knack of going for the football on the strip sack
— Has the length to keep tackles off his frame when defending against the run
— Showed improvement when taking on blocks and shedding in run defense with more play time
— Academically bright student that takes pride in being bright and aware on the football field
— Has showcased the ability to run with backs and tight ends in coverage
— Has only 620 snaps played in 20 total college games in his career, still extremely raw
— Needs to add more strength and functional size to better hold up against the run and consistently set the edge
— Will cede ground when he stands up against blockers in run defense
— Wasn’t a full-time defender in his final season, still coming off the field on some obvious run downs
— Needs to do a better job stacking and shedding blocks and beating blockers to the gap
— Needs to develop more of a power aspect to his game when tackles get a hand on him to continue his rush
— Suffered an Achilles tear during his Pro Day workout that will likely cost him most, if not all his rookie season
Bio
— Redshirt Sophomore prospect from Aberdeen, Scotland
— Born May 17, 2000 (age 21)
— Born in Nigeria and moved to Aberdeen, Scotland, in 2007 before coming to the U.