Undersized but explosive, Okonkwo will need to find a team that can help him transition from edge defender to off-ball linebacker. He’s twitchy with excellent pursuit speed and keeps his motor running hot. He’s more athletic than skilled and will need additional schooling to read and respond as both a run and pass defender in space. It might be wise to utilize his rush talent off the edge on third downs or as part of a blitzing package. He might not get drafted, but Okonkwo has traits that could warrant a stash-and-develop approach to see if he can become a backup linebacker with special-teams value.
