Steelers add to offensive line with Chukwuma Okorafor
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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor out of Western Michigan in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 92nd overall pick.
Okorafor marks the third straight offensive player selected by the Steelers after they opened their draft by selecting safety Terrell Edmunds in the first round. The Western Michigan product likely won't start as a rookie but could be the successor to Marcus Gilbert at right tackle.
Chukwuma Okorafor Bio
Position: OT
School: Western Michigan
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 330 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "While he has plus physical traits, inconsistencies with balance and instincts could be a challenge to correct." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "Too often is the nail rather than the hammer, absorbing blows from defenders rather than imposing his will on smaller opponents."
- Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 5.31 sec |
| Bench Press | 19 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 23.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 102 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.87 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.80 sec |
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