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https://riggosrag.com/2019/05/18/redskins-udfa-spotlight-can-chidi-okeke-help-to-replace-ty-nsekhe/5/

OT Chidi Okeke who we sighed as an UDFA out of Tennessee St and who went to LSU originally but transferred bc he wasn't going to play seems like a developmental prospect that could work out in 2 or 3 years.

Okeke’s biggest weakness is that he is still raw. While he got some development in at Tennessee State, he still needs to get more reps, and it may be a year or two before he’s a solid tackle at the NFL level.

On tape, Okeke showcases a lack of balance and some technique that needs refinement. His balance isn’t great, and as a result, he has trouble engaging with blockers and staying upright. It’s clear that he is still learning the fundamentals of the position, but this is to be expected of a player who was late to the game as a two-year starter at an FCS school.

Additionally, Okeke will need to bulk up a bit for the NFL. He has a nice frame (6-5, 317 pounds) but he has to add some functional strength. He has enough to get by, but if he wants to win at the point of attack with strength, he will need to add about 10 pounds of muscle.

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2 hours ago, Jeezy Fanatic said:

If you can't develop to play at LSU, why should I believe you can develop to play in the NFL?

Spent too much time partying?

He's a UDFA, so give him a whirl. Right now, his best hope is to do enough to make the practice squad.

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2 hours ago, Woz said:

Spent too much time partying?

He's a UDFA, so give him a whirl. Right now, his best hope is to do enough to make the practice squad.

Which is essentially what the article was saying. He’s a developmental guy. I hope we develop him for a few years and then he ends up being a decent reserve.

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