Chargers boost pass-rush with Uchenna Nwosu
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The Los Angeles Chargers have selected outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu out of USC in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 48th overall.
One of more athletic but raw edge players in the draft, Nwosu boosts an already formidable pass-rush led by Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram.
Uchenna Nwosu Bio
Position: OLB
School: USC
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 251 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Flashes the athletic traits and speed off the edge that teams will be looking for but the overall tape is very uneven." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "His strength and length in this role help against the run but he was his most effective tipping passes at the line of scrimmage." - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.65 sec |
| Bench Press | 20 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 32 inches |
| Broad Jump | 119 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.05 sec (pro day) |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.27 sec (pro day) |
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