I expect him do do pretty well in the role that Quinn said he will play.
Odighizuwa has a lot going for him really.
- The position that he’s going to play (Quinn said 3-Tech) is pretty much geared towards being one of the primary playmakers in this defense because he will be facing a one-on-one with the guard a vast majority of the time. The center should be part of a double team on the 1-Tech, while the OT will be occupied by the DE/LEO running the arc, pulling him away from the 3T.
- He already has shown that he is plenty stout against the run. His wrestling background helped provide him with a good understanding of leverage which he can use to his advantage because he’s so unusually strong.
- His arms are freakishly long for a guy that is 6’2” tall. At 34 1/8”, his arms allow him to play with the length of a much taller player. I like his combination of height/arm length because at his height, he will play with natural leverage while his long arms allow him to better get off blocks.
- Finally, he has the athleticism and movement skills necessary to take advantage of going one-on-one with the guard.
so, if he does indeed play the 3T like Quinn said, he should have ample opportunity to make some plays. If he gets the snaps then I think he’ll make enough plays to be looked at as a very good pick in the 3rd.