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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about ISAAC UKWU:
Mississippi | HT: 6023 | WT: 260 | 40 time: 4.65 | Arm: 3313 | Hand: 0938 | Wing: 8100
One year starter at Mississippi and two year starter at James Madison. Transferred to Ole Miss in 2023. First-team All-Sun Belt and honorable mention All-America in 2022. Burly torso with a massive lower body and room for growth. Normally aligned in a wide nine in a two point but had some reps as three technique. Decent athleticism and quickness at the snap. Flashes power with quick hands and long arms to stun and separate from blocks. Has shown he can shed on the move playing the run as the play moves outside. With flow away has notable ability to squeeze space and react to cutbacks and bootlegs. Has some cover reps and length creates problems for quarterbacks as he works the throwing lane in flat drops. Shows lateral agility in coverage and playing the run. As a pass rusher, uses a variety of moves using his length. He shows quick swipes, push-pull, and arm-over. Plays with a motor and second effort gets him to some plays. Can be relentless chasing a quarterback. Is effective hitting inside gaps in the pass rush when aligned inside. Plays tall at times and is vulnerable to crack and down blocks. Anchor is inconsistent and he can get driven back or turned. Struggles to hold the point against double teams. Lacks ideal bend in the pass rush and an athletic tackle with good pass sets can ride him out. Flashes a bull rush but has trouble working into a move. Finish is inconsistent. There is definite upside and tools to work with. Has some versatility and with development could be a rotational player along the front.
2023 Stats: 30 T, 4.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 PBU, 7 QBH. Draft projection: 5th-7th round