David Onyemata NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Saints Rookie

POSITIVES

Coming out of the University of Manitoba in Canada, David Onyemata wasn't on many radars when the season began. That changed after the big man ran well at his pro day and showed up in positional drills moving across the field.

If you want power, Onyemata has power. He's a Mack truck coming out of his stance and can rock offensive linemen back with his hands. He's a violent, aggressive player who will look to run through blockers as he gets after the quarterback.

Onyemata's body type and athleticism are eye-catching, especially when you consider he could easily add 10 pounds of muscle. A good defensive line coach will see his raw traits and believe they can develop him into a top-tier pass-rusher with time.

NEGATIVES

Onyemata is an athlete, but NFL-level talent has never challenged him. Like many Canadians before him making the jump to the NFL, he'll have to learn to fundamentals of the position while also getting caught up to the speed and strength of the pro game.

His knack for trying to go through blockers is a fine mentality, but he needs more of a toolbox of tricks when it comes to pass-rushing against NFL blockers. Onyemata currently does not use his hands well and doesn't look to stack-and-shed blockers at the point of attack.

A true project, there is a lot to work with here, and Onyemata's stock on draft day will largely depend on how teams view his upside and coachability.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 304 lbs.

40 Time: N/A

3-Cone: N/A

Short Shuttle: N/A

PRO COMPARISON: Tony Jerod-Eddie, San Francisco 49ers
FINAL GRADE: 5.00/9.00 (Priority Free Agent)