Adetokunbo Ogundeji <\/b>NFL Draft Overview<\/b><\/p>\n
Position:<\/b> Edge Defender More 2021 NFL Draft Profiles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The draft stock of Adetokunbo Ogundeji trends up or down depending on which scouting report you read. The slow start to his college career with the Fighting Irish and lack of superstar production is unlikely to turn the head of every NFL team. However, Ogundeji possesses prototypical size for the position, displayed solid playing strength as a starter, and the production improved steadily every year. Ogundeji could benefit from a solid 2020 campaign for Notre Dame, which was in the national spotlight last season and made College Football Playoff Semifinal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ogundeji grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He didn\u2019t play football until his freshman year at Walled Lake Central High School. However, the athletic ability of Ogundenji was obvious and he originally committed to Western Michigan. He eventually de-committed from Western Michigan after a productive junior season put the defensive end on the radar of larger programs. Ogundeji committed to Notre Dame but unfortunately suffered a knee injury as a senior in High School which derailed the beginning of his college career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After playing on the scout team as a freshman and sparingly for the Fighting Irish as a sophomore, Ogundeji added weight to his frame over his first two seasons on campus. He earned more playing time as a junior, racking up 25 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. As a senior in 2019, Ogundeji\u2019s production trended upwards again as he made 26 total tackles and three sacks. Ogundeji opted to return as a redshirt senior in 2020 and tallied a career-high six sacks his final season in college.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n NFL Comparison:<\/strong> Deatrich Wise<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Wise didn\u2019t test well and a lack of reps in college hurt his draft stock as he was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. However, Wise has the ideal size and length to play edge in the NFL. He has turned himself into a productive player at the pro level. Wise has recorded 14 career sacks in four seasons for New England.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Teams With Need at Position:<\/strong> Miami Dolphins<\/a>, New York Giant<\/a>s, New York Jets<\/a>, Baltimore Ravens<\/a>, Minnesota Vikings<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Projection:<\/strong> Day Three Pick<\/span><\/p>\n [pickup_prop id=”5616″]<\/p>\n The production wasn\u2019t special in college by Ogundeji and he\u2019s never going to test well in a 40-yard dash. That lack of speed and quick-twitch ability shows on tape. However, the defensive end added over 60 pounds to his frame over his time in college and there\u2019s room to add more. Ogundeji displays powerful upper body strength and an ability to push linemen around when he times his initial punch off the snap right. His hand placement and general technique also improved every year in college.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The other major knock-on Ogundeji is that he wasn\u2019t able to hold up when asked to take on a higher number of snaps. He ran out of gas on drives and was unable to get into the backfield regularly when his snap count increases. Perhaps a sign that he\u2019s still getting used to playing at just under 270 pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n That said, Ogundeji is certainly a draftable edge defender. He will add depth as a rotational edge piece to a contender. However, he shouldn\u2019t be counted on as a game-changing every-down disruptor. Therefore, Ogundeji projects as a developmental starter who would benefit from a full offseason NFL conditioning program and coaching up in his technique. However, the size and length are enticing and make Ogundeji an intriguing prospect to track on draft weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More 2021 NFL Draft Profiles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Main photo:
\n<\/span>Height: <\/b>6\u2019-4″
\n<\/span>Weight: <\/b>268 pounds
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