2016 NFL Draft: Prospects to watch during tonight’s college football games
By Jon Dove
Oct 11, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Michael Cummings (14) is chased by Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Oklahoma State won the game 27-20. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Player: Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State
Position: Defensive End
Game Info: Oklahoma State vs. Central Michigan, Thursday September 3rd at 7:00pm on ESPNU
Emmanuel Ogbah is an impressive physical specimen thanks to his length and size. However, he’s still developing as a football player. This season is critical for Ogbah as he must show he’s more than an athlete.
Ogbah flashes the ability to generate pressure on the quarterback. He’s most successful when he uses his length to keep clean and attack the edge. The problem is that he lacks a wide-array of pass rush moves– mainly relying on his speed.
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His commitment and feel for playing the run is his biggest weakness. Ogbah struggles to identify the ball carrier and often takes himself out of the play by attacking the wrong side of the field. There are a ton of prospects who had the physical talent to make in the NFL but lacked the awareness to stick in the league.
At this point in his career, Ogbah is too much of a high-risk prospect to carry anything more than a 4th round grade.