Albert Okwuegbunam NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Denver Broncos' Pick

TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

STRENGTHS

— Hands-catcher who has proved he can high-point the football and create separation with his body.  

— Immediate red-zone weapon; most of his production at Mizzou came from red-zone touches. 

— Should develop as a blocker once he is asked to do it more often; spent most of his time at Mizzou as a move tight end. 

— Ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at 258 pounds, which isn't something you see every year. 

— Has the positional versatility to play slot, move tight end or in-line tight end. 

Albert Okwuegbunam Highlights

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WEAKNESSES

— Straight-line speed only, not much wiggle in his hips; improved hips will lead to better routes.  

— A work in progress as an in-line blocker; good strength and hand use but still needs to find the "want to" to be a blocker. 

— Lacks acceleration off the line and in routes; needs to play with more suddenness from the snap. 

— Took a beating during his three years in the SEC; durability questions are a concern. 

OVERALL

Okwuegbunam has all of the tools you could want at the tight end position, but his struggles to stay on the field at Missouri is an issue. If he can remain healthy in the NFL, his size and athleticism are good enough to make him a legitimate threat down the field and in the red zone.

GRADE: 76

PRO COMPARISON: Mike Gesicki/Bucky Hodges