Packers 2018 Draft: 4 players that could improve pass rush

2. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Oklahoma (6-foot-1, 242 pounds)

Many people have questioned whether or not Okoronkwo will be able to hold up against the larger tackles in the NFL, due to his slightly below average edge rusher size. This led to many scouts wanting to see how he would perform at the Senior Bowl against some of the top tackle prospects in the draft. He showed those scouts that there should be no worries about him handling his own on the edge and being able to fight larger blockers off to get to the quarterback.

Oko has a great first step, which helps lead him into a prime position to quickly get around the edge and bend to get a clearer path at the quarterback.

Not only is he very effective getting around the edge, but he has an elite inside move that throws some tackles for a loop. He will take a quick, hard step to the outside and use a shoulder shimmy to get the tackle to open up his hips to the outside. Then he will use his quick change of direction to shoot to the inside and swipe the tackle’s arms away with his hands, making it difficult for them to slow him down as he has an open lane towards the quarterback.

He is also a player who is an asset against the run, which will give him more opportunities to be on the field regardless of the down. This is evidenced by having 70-plus tackles and double digit TFL in both of his final two seasons at Oklahoma.