2020 Defense Stats
TCKL
44
SACKS
10.0
INT
0
FF
3
TD
0
2021 Defense Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
A breakout 2018 campaign in which Okwara logged 7.5 sacks was followed up by a disappointing total of 1.5 in 2019. Having also never reached 40 tackles in a year through four seasons, Okwara is a hard sell as an IDP prospect despite his starting role, especially after the Lions drafted no other than Okwara's brother -- 2020 third-rounder Julian Okwara out of Notre Dame -- to compete for playing time. Read Past Outlooks
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Double-digit sacks in 2020
Okwara recorded 44 tackles, 10 sacks, one pass breakup and three forced fumbles in 2020.
ANALYSIS
After logging a lowly 1.5 sacks in 2019, Okwara provided plenty of reason to believe his breakout 2018 campaign (7.5 sacks) was no fluke. The Notre Dame product was one of 10 players to notch double-digit sacks in 2020 and he accomplished the feat with very little help around him as the Lions finished near last in the league in most defensive categories, including yards allowed (32nd) and points allowed (32nd). Now an unrestricted free agent, the 25-year-old pass-rusher seems poised for a nice payday this offseason.
After logging a lowly 1.5 sacks in 2019, Okwara provided plenty of reason to believe his breakout 2018 campaign (7.5 sacks) was no fluke. The Notre Dame product was one of 10 players to notch double-digit sacks in 2020 and he accomplished the feat with very little help around him as the Lions finished near last in the league in most defensive categories, including yards allowed (32nd) and points allowed (32nd). Now an unrestricted free agent, the 25-year-old pass-rusher seems poised for a nice payday this offseason.
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Measurables Review
How do Romeo Okwara's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 4"Weight
274 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.90 secShuttle Time
4.53 secCone Drill
7.38 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
34.13 inRecent RotoWire Articles Featuring Romeo Okwara
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Okwara broke out in 2018 with a team-leading 7.5 sacks for Detroit. However, the team then went out and spent big money on defensive end Trey Flowers in free agency to join a roster that already includes 2018 fourth-round steal Da'Shawn Hand. Mike Daniels was then brought on before training camp. While Okwara has garnered plenty of action with the first-team defense in training camp and the preseason while Hand nurses an arm injury, it's possible Okwara could revert to a rotational role behind Hand when both are fully healthy.
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Notches ninth sack
Okwara recorded two solo tackles, including a sack, and a forced fumble in Saturday's 47-7 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Takes down Trubisky
Okwara posted four solo tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Bears.
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Notches sack in close win
Okwara registered four total tackles, including one sack, during the Lions' 30-27 win against Washington on Sunday.
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Gets sack during loss to Colts
Okwara collected six tackles and one sack during Sunday's 41-21 loss to Indianapolis.
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Tacks on two sacks
Okwara recorded three solo tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Falcons.
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