Ollie Ogbu of Penn State ~ 6.1/285
"An undersized interior defensive lineman who showcases above-average athleticism off the snap. Exhibits a good first step and the lateral ability to slip blocks and work his way toward the football. However, fails to play with a consistent pad level and struggles to fight his way off blocks once an opposing lineman can get into his frame. Has a tendency to lose his balance when engaged and too often gets turned/sealed from the football.
Possesses the kind of initial get off burst to threaten gaps inside as a nose, but simply lacks the kind of strength and pad level to cleanly disengage and make his way toward the football. Consistently is able to make his way into the backfield, but too often gets pushed past the ball and washed out inside. Has a motor that runs nonstop with the kind of range to make plays away from his frame, but struggles to consistently free himself and keep his frame clean. Is a bit stouter at the point of attack than his frame would indicate, but again too often gets upright. Isn’t a real violent striker/puncher at the point and can be sealed from the football vs. any kind of additional attention.
Impression: He’s scheme limited at the next level, but has the athleticism to make the occasional play behind the line. Is the prototypical late-round Colts-type pick."
Possesses the kind of initial get off burst to threaten gaps inside as a nose, but simply lacks the kind of strength and pad level to cleanly disengage and make his way toward the football. Consistently is able to make his way into the backfield, but too often gets pushed past the ball and washed out inside. Has a motor that runs nonstop with the kind of range to make plays away from his frame, but struggles to consistently free himself and keep his frame clean. Is a bit stouter at the point of attack than his frame would indicate, but again too often gets upright. Isn’t a real violent striker/puncher at the point and can be sealed from the football vs. any kind of additional attention.
Impression: He’s scheme limited at the next level, but has the athleticism to make the occasional play behind the line. Is the prototypical late-round Colts-type pick."
"Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 48/8.5/.5. Junior totals included 30/8/2.
Positive: Small yet explosive one-gap defender who gets the most from his ability. Displays tremendous first-step quickness, is built low to the ground, and gets leverage on opponents. Resilient, fights hard, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Works his hands to get off blocks. Fires through the gaps of the offensive line, plays with explosiveness, and is fluid changing direction or altering his angle of attack.
Negative: Easily knocked from his angle of attack by the first blocker. Just average skill in pursuit. Marginal pass rushing skills.
Analysis: Ogbu has been a productive college lineman and projects as a one-gap penetrating defensive tackle in a four-man line at the next level. His quickness and explosiveness are enticing, but Ogbu must produce in camp this summer to have a shot at a reserve a spot on a final roster."
Positive: Small yet explosive one-gap defender who gets the most from his ability. Displays tremendous first-step quickness, is built low to the ground, and gets leverage on opponents. Resilient, fights hard, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Works his hands to get off blocks. Fires through the gaps of the offensive line, plays with explosiveness, and is fluid changing direction or altering his angle of attack.
Negative: Easily knocked from his angle of attack by the first blocker. Just average skill in pursuit. Marginal pass rushing skills.
Analysis: Ogbu has been a productive college lineman and projects as a one-gap penetrating defensive tackle in a four-man line at the next level. His quickness and explosiveness are enticing, but Ogbu must produce in camp this summer to have a shot at a reserve a spot on a final roster."
"Positives: Good first step... Reasonably explosive... Good suddenness... Can get penetration... Can get in the backfield... Plays with good leverage... Violent hands... Good swim move... Does an adequate job against the run... Can shoot gaps... Solid lateral mobility... Good flexibility and change of direction agility... Generally stays low... Good motor... Fits best in attacking or penetrating one-gap scheme... Best fit as three-technique, compares to Jay Alford.
Negatives: Undersized... Short arms... Not very strong... Can be stood up... Not very powerful and can be overwhelmed at the point of attack... Doesn't get off blocks especially well... Gets a little too upright when losing sight of the ball... Can be washed down the LOS... Can be slow to locate the ball... Relies too much on his initial quickness... Scheme limited, does not fit in an odd-man front."
Negatives: Undersized... Short arms... Not very strong... Can be stood up... Not very powerful and can be overwhelmed at the point of attack... Doesn't get off blocks especially well... Gets a little too upright when losing sight of the ball... Can be washed down the LOS... Can be slow to locate the ball... Relies too much on his initial quickness... Scheme limited, does not fit in an odd-man front."
"Penn State University defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu is an undersized but highly productive prospect who is currently flying under the radar, but has a chance to impress scouts with his motor and quality run defense. Ogbu is the sort of player who doesn't stand out physically, but he gets the job done with a visible appetite to make plays.
Due to a lack of size, he has limited options as he does not fit into a 3-4 scheme. He is best suited as a one or three technique, meaning he should be lined up on either shoulder of the center or the outside shoulder of either guard. The summary of what a fan needs to know about this is simply that Ogbu isn't very versatile and would only make a good fit for a small handful of teams.
This limitation really limits his draft projection. While he is very strong and possesses above average agility and lateral mobility, he remains too small and doesn't have enough upside to merit draft consideration. There are plenty of players that come out in his position every season and many are bigger, stronger and faster than Ogbu.
Ogbu projects as a seventh round pick or an undrafted free agent in the 2011 NFL Draft."
Due to a lack of size, he has limited options as he does not fit into a 3-4 scheme. He is best suited as a one or three technique, meaning he should be lined up on either shoulder of the center or the outside shoulder of either guard. The summary of what a fan needs to know about this is simply that Ogbu isn't very versatile and would only make a good fit for a small handful of teams.
This limitation really limits his draft projection. While he is very strong and possesses above average agility and lateral mobility, he remains too small and doesn't have enough upside to merit draft consideration. There are plenty of players that come out in his position every season and many are bigger, stronger and faster than Ogbu.
Ogbu projects as a seventh round pick or an undrafted free agent in the 2011 NFL Draft."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Ollie Ogbu
Ollie Ogbu is an intriguing Late Round Scrapper, absolutely perfect for a One Gap Scheme.
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