Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame. Ranked #61 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 3, pick 67.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
31ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DET | 5-11 | — | 1 | — | 16% | 11 |
| '21 | DET | 3-13 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 40% | 49 |
| '22 | DET | 9-8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 32% | 36 |
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21% | 18 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 9 | 12 | 16 | 33% | 29 | |
| '24 | ARI | 8-9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 34% | 39 |
| Career | — | 10 | 15 | 18 | 33% | 31 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DET | 18% | 30 |
| '21 | DET | 39% | 128 |
| '22 | DET | 6% | 15 |
| '23 | DET | 23% | 51 |
| '24 | ARI | 33% | 115 |
| Career | 24% | 339 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'4 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
252 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.375"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
27 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Julian Okwara leads all EDGEs from the 2020 draft class in career sacks.