LB Bobby Okereke, Stanford
Strengths
Reads the play very well and usually puts himself in good position by diagnosing the play. Often gets downhill quickly against the run and regularly demonstrates sideline to sideline speed. Often shot gaps and made plays in the backfield against the run. Excels at delayed blitzes and will put pressure on the QB from a spy position or a delayed blitz. Excels in coverage, both man and zone. Stanford regularly matched him up with receivers and he was rarely beat. Also regularly showed ability to run with backs and tight ends. Reads the QB's eyes in zone and puts himself in position to make plays regularly. Helped to create several coverage sacks for Stanford.
Weaknesses
Needs to improve play strength and use length better to shed blocks. When blocked, struggles to shed and gets pushed back. Easily washed out of plays by blocking far too often, allowing large running lanes to open. Misses far too many open field tackles, at times because of struggling to shed blocks. Occasionally bites on play fakes and takes a false step forward.
Other
Team Captain. All PAC 12 Honorable Mention 2017 and 2018
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