Julian Okwara
26-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
7
SACKS
2.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
Signs with Eagles
The Eagles signed Okwara to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Okwara will head to Philadelphia after getting waived by the Lions last month. The 26-year-old will now look to compete for a depth spot along the team's defensive line.
Okwara will head to Philadelphia after getting waived by the Lions last month. The 26-year-old will now look to compete for a depth spot along the team's defensive line.
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Measurables Review
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How do Julian Okwara's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
239 lbsBench Press
27 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
34.38 in
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Potential first-round pick?
Okwara could be a surprise selection during the first round of Thursday's draft, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The edge rusher from Notre Dame hasn't been regularly mocked as a first-round pick, but he could still sneak his way into the first round. Okwara totaled 13 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles in 22 games over the last two seasons with the Fighting Irish.
The edge rusher from Notre Dame hasn't been regularly mocked as a first-round pick, but he could still sneak his way into the first round. Okwara totaled 13 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles in 22 games over the last two seasons with the Fighting Irish.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2020
With Detroit moving back to a 4-3 defensive scheme, Okwara is stuck as a "tweener" who doesn't fit cleanly at defensive end or outside linebacker. However, the Lions have been preparing him to play both during the offseason training program. It remains to be seen how large of a role Okwara will ultimately have in 2022, but he could regularly see a handful of pass-rush opportunities per game while his brother, Romeo, works his way back from a torn Achilles.
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Let go by Detroit
Okwara was waived by the Lions on Thursday.
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Ready for season debut
Okwara (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
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Activated Saturday
Okwara (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
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Designated to return from IR
Okwara (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Headed to IR
The Lions placed Okwara (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
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