Bc records artistproducer kelvin boj returns with the video to his single nchukwuma feat. The pittsburgh steelers offensive line coach loves few things more than taking raw talent, particularly talent with an unconventional background, and turning into something far more substantial. Producerartist, kelvin boj returns with a new single nchukwuma featuring the king of new dance mc galaxy. Chukwuma okorafor heard his name called on the second day of the nfl draft as a thirdround draft pick of the pittsburgh steelers. The 6foot6 tackle wasnt only the first player drafted from the midamerican conference. Chukwuma okorafors unique journey to being a top nfl. Meet chukes okorafor, western michigans unassuming. Our notebooks are made in the usa and feature 100% recycled paper.
Football recruiting chukwuma okorafor player profiles. Chukwuma okorafor pronounced chuckwoomuh ohkoruhfor and his family immigrated from botswana to the united states in 2010, so he got a late start on learning football. Okorafor wasted no time in making an impression, playing in all 12 games his freshman season and starting all at right tackle a year later. Much like moton, okorafor s combination of size, strength and athleticism will have nfl scouts salivating, and his versatility 27 career starts split between left and right tackle will only. All eyes were certainly on offensive lineman chukwuma okorafor, who is projected by to be selected between rounds 23 in the 2018 nfl draft, held april 2628. Follow full coverage of chukwuma okorafor during the 2018 nfl draft on. Okorafor, an offensive tackle from western michigan, is the fifth of the teams seven players from the 2018 nfl draft to sign. Now that the 2018 nfl draft is in the books, and the roster heading into the offseason is close to finalizedthough always fluidits time to take stock of where the pittsburgh steelers stand. Western michigans chukwuma okorafor is a rising offensive tackle prospect who has a chance to be a 1 st round pick in the 2018 nfl draft. With mike munchak as his teacher and a decorated group of offensive lineman also showing him the way, okorafor could be the steelers 2018 draft pick that has the biggest impact on their. Growing up in nigeria, chukwuma okorafor spent much of his time playing the official national sport of soccer.
Chukwuma okorafor football recruiting player profiles. Chukwuma okorafor is a 65, 290pound offensive tackle from southfield, mi. Okorafor committed to western michigan where he started for three full seasons 20152017. Learn about chukwuma okorafor and other recruit player profiles on. The 21yearold rookie could get an upclose look on sunday when the steelers visit the broncos. Meet chukes okorafor, western michigans unassuming, unflinching draft prospect by chris burke apr 27, 2018 5 kalamazoo, mich. Teams will like his massive size, power and ability to dominate defenders when he locks up with them.
Cmus conklin, wmus okorafor take divergent paths as nfl. Juju smithschuster, chukwuma okorafor, and brian allen. The only three draft picks attended only by an area scout were. Style your event, grow your brand, and promote your business, scout books are customizable to be exactly what you need. Adding chukwuma okorafor late in round 1 would bolster their elite offensive line. Alex highsmith born august 7, 1997 is an american football outside linebacker for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league nfl. Okorafor played his freshman and sophomore seasons at right tackle, but in his junior and senior seasons, the broncos moved him to left tackle. Chukwuma okorafor, a 2014 threestar recruit, grew up in nigeria before he moved to southfield, michigan. Steelers procollege scout dave petett explains why the onfield workouts are only a small. Colberttomlin pro day attendance matters for more than. Okorafor s 2018 combine workout watch the full 2018 nfl scouting combine workout of western michigan offensive lineman chukwuma okorafor. Crabbs chukwuma okorafor senior assessment ndt scouting. Chukwuma okorafor, darius phillips and jarvion franklin all exceeded their performances at the nfl combine, while wmus fourth combine invitee, donnie ernsberger, opted to. Chukwuma okorafor is a big man with big potential for the.
Accolades chukwuma okorafor selected to play in the 2014 offensedefense allamerican bowl. With last efforts being finalized, big ten teams are still scrambling to. Okorafor played college football for western michigan from 2014 to 2017. In 2016 and 2017, he was named to the allmac first team. With the senior bowl approaching, darius phillips and chukwuma okorafor are preparing to showcase their talent to many nfl scouts. There is limited time left for programs to secure their top targets before signing day. Okorafors 2018 combine workout pittsburgh steelers. Steelers rookie okorafor ready to fill in if necessary. Chukwuma okorafor, ot, western michigan nfl draft analysis for chukwuma okorafor, ot, western michigan. He played college football at western michigan early life. Many skilled players across the ncaa will be playing in this game to prove they are worthy of being a professional athlete. Okorafor was the teams second of two picks in the third round, taken with the 92nd overall pick. Chukwuma okorafor is the kind of guy to just toss defenders onto a pile, or bodyslam them over the pile. According to, scouts say okarafor is not the big and nasty lineman that he needs to be.
Western michigan offensive lineman chukwuma okorafor participates in the broad jump at the 2018 nfl scouting combine on friday, march 2, 2018, in indianapolis. This is especially true when it comes to the nfl draft, where there are always a number of prospects whose monikers present unique verbal challenges. That might be my favorite thing to see in an offensive line prospects. Western michigan players showcase for all 32 nfl teams. Chukwuma okorafor features a thick frame with good size. Pittsburgh ap mike munchak revels in projects such as chukwuma okorafor. Watch the full 2018 nfl scouting combine workout of western michigan offensive lineman chukwuma okorafor. Is chukwuma okorafor worth a mid round pick video 09 mar 2018. As part of ndt scoutings premium service, the team is providing assessments on 2018 nfl draft prospects, including western michigan ot chukwuma okorafor.
This game gives college players their first taste of what it is like to play under nfl coaches. Okorafor made the switch to left tackle as a junior and teamed with the equally monstrous 65, 319 pound taylor moton to give the broncos one of the best sets of bookend tackles in all of college football. Why steelers chukwuma okorafor is probably pittsburghs. But its the other football hell soon be paid to play. Chukwuma okorafor, ot, 66, 330 pounds, sr when taylor moton dominated last season, okorafor was on the other side dominating just as much and has the potential to surpass what moton did during his last season in kalamazoo. The western michigan left tackle is the dark horse firstround offensive tackle prospect in. Chukwuma okorafor born august 8, 1997 is an american football offensive tackle for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league nfl.
Steelers rookie chukwuma okorafor ready to fill in if. Tyler conklin grew up playing football while chukwuma okorafor didnt pick up the sport until he was at detroit mumford. And in mike munchak, chukwuma okorafor will have the very best in the business teaching him the finer points of offensive tackle play at the professional level. Cmus conklin, wmus okorafor take divergent paths as nfl hopefuls. A laylow after a long while makes a return with a massive tune nchukwuma which features. Western michigan ot chukwuma okorafor s amazing football journey dave birkett, detroit free press published 1. Chukwuma okorafor officially visits western michigan december 05, 20. Chukwuma okorafor wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Chukwuma okorafor born august 8, 1997 is a nigerian professional american football offensive tackle for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league nfl.