Caleb Okechukwu DL/EDGE Syracuse | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Caleb Okechukwu DL/EDGE Syracuse
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (61%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.90 seconds (61%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 52.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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73% |
| Pass Rush: |
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57% |
| Run Defense: |
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56% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#386
Position rank:
#62
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 1641 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tyler Johnson - Arizona State |
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81% |
| Deslin Alexandre - Pittsburgh |
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73% |
| Nick Figueroa - USC |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Caleb Okechukwu from St. John's High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Okechukwu joined Syracuse.In 2018 as a freshman Okechukwu saw action in just one game and played a total of 2 snaps for the Orange. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Orange in 2020 Okechukwu played in 11 games and took part in 205 snaps for the Orange. He recorded 10 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 7 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Okechukwu played in 12 games and contributed on 258 snaps. He recorded 14 tackles, 7 assists while making 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 6 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Okechukwu logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 583 snaps for the Orange. He also added 29 tackles, 8 assists, and 24 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 26 total pressures, which included 17 QB hurries, no QB hits, and an excellent 9 sacks on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Okechukwu logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 538 snaps for the Orange. He also added 21 tackles, 12 assists, and 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 22 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- Average quickness and power and his bull rush will be stonewalled. Comes off the snap high, losing leverage.
- He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Okechukwu has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down player.
- Faces double-team and holds the line. Stays alive against the run and mobile quarterbacks, shedding to either side to chase.
- Okechukwu shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher.
- Good not great quickness and change of direction agility. Chases, using a long spin move to clear blocks. Low, strong off the line.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not explosive as a pass rusher or run defender. Lacks elite speed and flexibility to turn the corner and is late off the snap.
- Hands aren't strong or active enough to disengage consistently. Gets good push, but will not bull rush NFL tackles.
- Okechukwu has limited range as a tackler, and Okechukwu lacks the straight-line speed to be effective in pursuit.
How other scouting services rate Caleb Okechukwu (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
479.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
86.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.