NFL Draft Profile: John Ojukwu, Offensive Tackle, Boise State Broncos
John Ojukwu
Boise State Broncos
#70
Pos: OT
Ht: 6054
Wt: 309
Hand: 1068
Arm: 3400
Wing: 8358
40: 5.24
DOB: 1/9/1999
Hometown: Boise, ID
High School: Boise
Eligibility: 2023
One-Liners
“A player with good length, Ojukwu left a lot to be desired against a lower level of competition.”
Evaluation:
The best trait Ojukwu possesses is his length. It allows him to ride defenders up the arc and prevent them from getting to the quarterback. He has adequate foot speed that allows him to mirror lesser rushers. That foot speed shows up in the run game, as Ojukwu was an effective zone blocker. He does a good enough job of getting to his landmark and using his length to push defenders out of the play. He gets into trouble as a run blocker when he plays high and with his head too far forward. Ojukwu does a good job of getting to the second level but he struggles to redirect his body and bend low enough to stay in front of linebackers. More often than not, linebackers were able to avoid his block. Ojukwu just lacks power, so he proved ineffective on combo blocks. His below average power and grip strength, made it difficult for Ojukwu to sustain blocks. Defenders were able to easily disengage from his blocks in the run game. In pass protection, Ojukwu is susceptible to a bull rush, as his core strength is worrisome. Power rushers will be able to win with bullrushes consistently against Ojukwu at the next level. Being a waist bender, Ojukwu is able to survive with having quick feet in the Mountain West but NFL pass rushers will be able to dip under him. His lack of power and inability to bend will make it difficult for Ojuwku to make the transition inside. Overall, Ojukwu has enough size, length and experience to be brought into a training camp but he doesn’t offer position versatility and didn’t do enough on tape to make him worthy of a roster spot.
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Background:
John Ojukwu is a returning starter for Boise State. In 2021, he started all 12 games at left tackle. In 2020, he started all 7 games for Boise State. In 2019, Ojukwu started all 11 games in which he appeared. He provided protection for a Bronco offense that ranked 14th in the country in scoring (36.8 ppg). John Ojukwu was a three-star recruit, according to Scout and 247sports. He was rated the No. 3 and 4 prospect in the state of Idaho by Scout and 247sports.
