UCLA Bruins
Owamagbe Odighizuwa – #94 UCLA
Position: Defensive Line
Vital Stats: 6-3, 270 lbs
Hometown: Portland, OR
2014 Stats: 61 Tackles (41 Solo), 6 Sacks, 11.5 TFL
2013 Stats: No Game Action
2012 Stats: 44 Tackles (25 Solo), 3.5 Sacks, 6 TFL
2011 Stats: 21 Tackles (14 Solo), 3 TFL
2010 Stats: 10 Tackles (5 Solo), 3 Sacks, 4 TFL
Awards/Accolades: 2014 2nd Team All Pac-12, 2010 Rivals.com All Freshman Team, Parade HS All-American, Rated No. 8 national prospect and No. 2 defensive end by Rivals.com
Draft Stock
- CBSsports.com: #4 Defensive End, #34 Overall Prospect
- Walter Camp Ranking: #10 Defensive End
- Drafttek.com: #4 Defensive End 4-3
Owamagbe Odighizuwa is a great looking football player that leaves scouts and other NFL personnel salivating. His massive frame and strength combined with his speed and quickness give him great potential as a Defensive End in the NFL in either a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme. He has long arms, good hands and great quickness off the ball to get either inside or outside of blockers. Although he did not rack up giant statistics while a Bruin, he looked good whenever he was on the field with both run and pass responsibilities.
Owa’s biggest challenge during the draft process will be convincing teams of his durability. He missed the entire 2013 season at UCLA due to two hip surgeries. If he can assuage those fears before the draft, Owa Odighizuwa could possibly be picked on day one.
Look for Odighizuwa to be drafted sometime on Day 2 (2nd/3rd Rounds) with a chance at the 1st round.
Other Sources: Rotoworld
Further Info: Owa joined the Petros and Money SHow on Fox Sports Radio last week. Although guest host Dave Dameshek almost ruined the interview, you can still hear Owa’s thoughts on the NFL Combine below.