Emmanuel Ogbah NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Browns Rookie

POSITIVES

An explosive athlete, Emmanuel Ogbah dominated the NFL Scouting Combine, finishing as a top performer among defensive linemen in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump (35.5") and broad jump (121") and bringing in respectable times in the three-cone and short shuttle drills.

A junior, Ogbah won the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award after notching 17.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Ogbah leaves Stillwater, Oklahoma, with pro-level size and build, with the muscle tone and bulk to play 4-3 defensive end.

When Ogbah is locked in, he can dominate. His athleticism was too much for Big 12 offensive tackles, and he showed the ability to vary his pass-rush moves. He's strong enough to win with power and push but agile enough to bend the edge.

Ogbah is a tackler, showing a violent wrap-up move that doesn't get broken by big backs. He's a strong edge-setter and is able to maintain his edge without giving up ground. He's patient against the run and doesn't panic when the ball comes his way.

NEGATIVES

Ogbah's biggest game—the 2016 Sugar Bowl—saw him shut down by Ole Miss tackles Laremy Tunsil and Fahn Cooper. Ogbah's impact was so limited against Tunsil on the right side of the defense that coaches flipped him to the left side, only to be blanked by Cooper.

The quickness shown at the combine is not on film. Ogbah is not explosive off the snap and often gives up his burst by playing high out of his stance. He takes a long, wide turn when going around the corner and doesn't have explosive hips.

Ogbah can be slow in pursuit and has very little impact on backside and chase plays. He has a lazy, slow style of play throughout games and takes far too many plays off. When he's locked in, he can dominate, but his style of play never matched the numbers he put up at the combine.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 273 lbs.

40 Time: 4.63s

3-Cone: 7.26s

Short Shuttle: 4.59s

PRO COMPARISON: Kony Ealy, Carolina Panthers
FINAL GRADE: 6.75/9.00 (Round 2—Future Starter)