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UCLA's Owa Odighizuwa, USC's Leonard Williams have versatility to shine in NFL in any scheme

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Since declaring for the draft, former UCLA defensive lineman Owa Odighizuwa has added even more to his repertoire. After hearing doubts about a potential future for him as a 3-4 outside linebacker, he worked tirelessly to learn the finer points of pass coverage. He wants to be an asset to any team that drafts him, he says, regardless of scheme. DAVID J. PHILLIP, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES – Before you label him or make assumptions about his pass rushing skills or his injury history or his fit on an NFL defensive front, a word to the wise: Don’t put Owa Odighizuwa in a box.