2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: Edge Owamagbe Odighizuwa

Despite free agency giving Atlanta better depth as a whole, the Falcons still need some good pass-rushers. UCLA's Owamagbe Odighizuwa is a name to look out for, as he's a great fit for the strong-side defensive end role in new head coach Dan Quinn's new defense.

Odighizuwa might never be that No. 1 pass-rusher on a team, but as a complementary rusher to someone taken in the top 10, he could be an excellent No. 2 pass-rusher for someone. Atlanta should definitely consider him for their long-term need at pass-rusher.

Owamagbe Odighizuwa

Edge Player

University of California, Los Angeles

Combine Measurements

Height: 6'3 ½"	Weight: 267 pounds	Arm Length: 33 ¾"
Hand Measurement: 11"	40-yard dash: 4.62 sec.	10-yard split: 1.62 sec.
20-yard shuttle: 4.19 sec.	3-cone Drill: 7.36 sec.	Bench Reps: 25 reps
Vertical Jump: 39.0"	Broad Jump: 10'7"

Stats

2014: 13 Games Played, 59 Tackles, 11.5 Tackles for Loss, 6.0 Sacks, 1 QB Hurry, 4 Pass Deflections

2013: Redshirted due to an injury

2012: 14 Games Played, 44 Tackles, 6.0 Tackles for Loss, 3.5 Sacks, 3 Pass Deflections

2011: 14 Games Played, 21 Tackles, 3.0 Tackles for Loss, 1 Blocked Kick

2010: 9 Games Played, 11 Tackles, 4.0 Tackles for Loss, 3.0 Sacks

Scouting Report

Strengths

Diggie, as he was referred to at the Senior Bowl by both scouts and coaches alike, is one of the stronger defensive linemen out there. He can control an offensive lineman and plays with leverage that allows him to shoot gaps and attack the ball-carrier in the run game.

He's effective but unspectacular as a pass-rusher, getting most of his sacks based off of effort and not pure pressure. He's best used attacking the edge from a 5-technique and controlling a blocker to allow the linebackers around him to make plays.

Weaknesses

Despite having good explosion off the ball and strong hips, Odighizuwa has some of the stiffest hips for defensive ends in the draft. He's not great at bending the edge on a speed rush because of it and might be best gaining some weight and playing in the 5-technique for a 3-4 front team.

He could eventually be effective as an interior rusher on passing downs while he sets the edge and gets effort sacks on running downs. But he doesn't have the ability to beat a tackle off the line with raw speed as his explosion comes in the form of raw, unadulterated power.

How does he fit the Comrade Filter?

Odighizuwa is a great person off the field and was even voted as a co-captain for the 2014 Bruins football team. Not only that, he's been an Academic All-Conference honorable mention and UCLA's Maggie Gilbert Academic Achievement Award winner throughout his career.

He's extremely intelligent and makes sure to stay out of trouble off the field. He was never arrested nor suspended during his entire time in Los Angeles and made it through all four years of his eligibility while only needed a redshirt due to an injury.

Overview

When it comes to "Fast and Physical," Diggie fits the mold. He's also extremely versatile and will allow whomever gets him in the draft the ability to play multiple fronts due to his versatility. He may not ideally play linebacker, as he has zero coverage skills or hip flexibility.

Nonetheless, he's a good all-around talent for the defensive end spot and could turn into one of the better starters from the class even if he doesn't rack up more than four to five sacks a year as a role player getting 60 percent of the snaps.

How he would fit into the Falcons' plans

Diggie would be best as a base defensive end who slipped inside to the 3-technique early in his career. The Falcons could also decide that moving him inside to the 3-technique as his primary role is the best fit for him and have him rotate with either Ra'Shede Hageman or Jonathan Babineaux at the spot in 2015.

The Falcons would likely have to spend a second-round pick on him if he is available there and would have an instant competitor for the starting base defensive end role. The only real question about Diggie is how well he would do from a 9-technique as a "Leo" in Quinn's scheme.

All stats used are either from Pro Football Focus' Premium Stats (subscription required), ESPN, CFBStats or the NFL. All combine and pro day info is courtesy NFL Draft Scout. All contract information is courtesy of Spotrac and Rotoworld.

Scott Carasik is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. He covers the Atlanta Falcons, College Football, NFL and the NFL draft.

Follow @ScottCarasik