Bills draft prospect scouting reports: DE Julian Okwara

Next up in our prospect previews is defensive end Julian Okwara. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the team could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is defensive end Julian Okwara. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

DE Julian Okwara | Notre Dame | Senior

Pros

  • Positive length and size for the position (6-foot-4, 252 pounds).
  • Brings runners down in backfield (33 percent of tackles went for loss).
  • High-motor player.
  • Long stride runner who plays a speedy game off the edge against offensive tackles.
  • Put up 27 reps at combine on bench press.

Cons

  • Might be better suited as 3-4 pass rusher/ linebacker.
  • Play strength and frame needs to improve.
  • Could improve as an edge setter.
  • Can struggle as a run defender which could limit early snap counts.
  • Only did bench press at combine due to leg injury.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Pass rush: 90.4.
  • Run stop: 64.0

2019 Stats (9 GP):

  • 19 tackles | 7 for loss | 5 sacks | 2 forced fumbles

Career stats (35 GP):

  • 79 total tackles | 24 for loss | 15.5 sacks | 2 interceptions | 1 pass defended | 4 forced fumbles

Consensus rank: Second-round pick

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