Julian Okwara

Julian Okwara

27-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Cleveland Browns
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Julian Okwara in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year contract with the Browns in April of 2025.
Lands in Cleveland
DECleveland Browns
April 14, 2025
The Browns signed Okwara to a contract Monday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Okwara appeared in 13 games with the Cardinals in 2024, registering 18 tackles. He served as an outside linebacker in Arizona but will likely settle into a depth role at defensive end in Cleveland coordinator Jim Schwartz's 4-3 base defense.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2024 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

78874%
45443%
44742%
30929%
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616%
252%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Julian 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.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
239 lbs
 
Bench Press
27 reps
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
34.38 in
 
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2020
With Detroit moving back to a 4-3 defensive scheme, Okwara is stuck as a "tweener" who doesn't fit cleanly at defensive end or outside linebacker. However, the Lions have been preparing him to play both during the offseason training program. It remains to be seen how large of a role Okwara will ultimately have in 2022, but he could regularly see a handful of pass-rush opportunities per game while his brother, Romeo, works his way back from a torn Achilles.
Christmas at the Okwara household this winter may be a little awkward after Julian Okwara was drafted to potentially take over the starting spot his brother, Romeo, currently holds with Detroit. While Romeo will have more of an advantage over the highly-drafted rookie than most veterans usually do - thanks to all the practice time missed due to COVID-19 - Julian clearly appears to be the superior prospect of the two. It might be more of a surprise if Julian doesn't carve out some sort of rotational role before long.
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Increased workload in 2024
DEArizona Cardinals
January 15, 2025
Okwara finished the 2024 season with 18 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed over 13 games.
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Next man up after Gardeck injury
DEArizona Cardinals
October 22, 2024
Okwara is set to start alongside linebackers Kyzir White and Mack Wilson after Dennis Gardeck suffered a season-ending ACL injury during Monday's win over the Chargers, Kevin Zimmerman of Arizona Sports reports.
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Signs with Eagles
DEPhiladelphia Eagles
February 14, 2024
The Eagles signed Okwara to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.
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Let go by Detroit
DEFree Agent
January 18, 2024
Okwara was waived by the Lions on Thursday.
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Ready for season debut
DEDetroit Lions
October 8, 2023
Okwara (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Potential first-round pick?
DEFree Agent
April 21, 2020
Okwara could be a surprise selection during the first round of Thursday's draft, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The edge rusher from Notre Dame hasn't been regularly mocked as a first-round pick, but he could still sneak his way into the first round. Okwara totaled 13 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles in 22 games over the last two seasons with the Fighting Irish.
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