The Baltimore Ravens selected outside linebacker Odafe Oweh with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He has since turned in multiple solid years with the team but hasn’t truly broken out as an NFL player yet.
When putting together an all-rookie contract team of breakout players for 2024, Josh Edwards of CBS Sports put Oweh on his list. He mentioned that Oweh is primed to be an NFL player but also needs to improve in other areas.
“It is not an ideal time to buy stock in Oweh considering all of the defections from Baltimore’s defensive coaching staff. However, he profiles as an impact player at this level. His sack per pressure rate (9.8%) was relatively low compared to his pressure rate (17.2%), so he will have to do a better job finishing plays in 2024. Unfortunately, that was part of the concern coming out of Penn State. The Ravens have earned a reputation of pulling the most out of that group over the years with the likes of Pernell McPhee, Za’Darius Smith and more.”
CBS Sports put Ravens OLB Odafe Oweh on their 2024 All-Rookie Contract Breakout Team
"He profiles as an impact [NFL] player. His sack per pressure rate (9.8%) was relatively low compared to his pressure rate (17.2%), so he will have to do a better job finishing plays in 2024" pic.twitter.com/O175D2wNhd
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) July 10, 2024
Oweh has plenty of potential and has shown major flashes, both as a run defender and a pass rusher. With Jadeveon Clowney now in Carolina with the Panthers, Oweh will need to step up hugely alongside his fellow pass rushers for Baltimore to continue their defensive momentum.