Michigan pass rusher David Ojabo officially declares for NFL Draft
Michigan football outside linebacker David Ojabo declared for the 2022 NFL Draft on Tuesday, officially ending his Wolverine career after three seasons.
Ojabo finished the 2021 campaign with 33 tackles, 11 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.
Ojabo has rocketed up draft boards during the 2021 season. Many outlets have him as a potential top 15 selection in a loaded defensive class. His pass rush partner, Aidan Hutchinson, has been mentioned as a potential No. 1 overall pick.
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Ojabo came to Michigan as a four-star prospect and the No. 244 overall player in the country in the 2019 class, per the On3 Consensus ratings. Prior to this season, he had played in only a handful of games.
David Ojabo scouting report
The Draft Network’s Kyle Crabbs has this to say about Ojabo as a prospect:
The only thing standing between him and dominance as an EDGE rusher is more experience—finding a secure path to getting that experience will depend on his pro landing spot. I would consider that variable to be the biggest, most serious threat that could contribute to any variance in outcomes he’ll see as a pro player.
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I think there’s a lot of untapped potential for David Ojabo as a pure athlete and the potential exists for him to become a very diverse defensive weapon. But with that said, I would ultimately prefer to see him land in a place that will offer stability and a clear, single role in the defense before adding a larger menu of responsibilities to his plate. In time, I see an every-down rush linebacker with the potential to play to the field or boundary, to or away from the run strength, and play forward or backward. But build him up methodically and with purpose.
Other early entrants have until Jan. 17 to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. This includes defensive back Daxton Hill, who has not made an official announcement about his future.
