Romeo Okwara

Romeo Okwara

27-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Detroit Lions
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Okwara racked up just one sack over four games in 2021 before going down for the year with a torn Achilles. While he is not expected to be back in the pass-rush rotation until midseason, Okwara should immensely benefit from returning to his natural spot at defensive end after playing at outside linebacker in Detroit's old 3-4 defensive scheme. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the Lions in March of 2021.
Records two sacks in 2022
DEDetroit Lions
February 4, 2023
Okwara recorded eight tackles and two sacks over five games in 2022.
ANALYSIS
After tearing his Achilles just four weeks into the three-year, $37 million contract Okwara signed in 2021, the Notre Dame product didn't return until Week 14 of the 2022 campaign, only making a difference during a two-sack performance against the Jets in Week 15. With the Lions able to save over $7 million against the salary cap by potentially letting him go this offseason, Okwara is not certain to return to Detroit in 2023.
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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.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
255 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.90 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.53 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.38 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
34.13 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Getting rewarded with a three-year, $13 million deal in free agency after posting 10 sacks in 2020, Okwara is set to move to outside linebacker in Detroit's new 3-4 alignment. How this might impact his output remains to be seen, but it's not out of the question that Okwara could see less snaps as a pure pass-rusher.
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.
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.
Reserve defensive end, competing for a roster spot.
More Fantasy News
Two sacks against Jets
DEDetroit Lions
December 18, 2022
Okwara notched four tackles including two sacks during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.
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Ready for season debut
DEDetroit Lions
December 9, 2022
Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that he's confident Okwara (Achilles) will be able to play Sunday against the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Not listed on injury report
DEDetroit Lions
December 7, 2022
Okwara isn't listed on the injury report Wednesday.
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Not playing Sunday
DEDetroit Lions
Achilles
December 4, 2022
Okwara (Achilles) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Returns to active roster
DEDetroit Lions
December 3, 2022
The Lions activated Okwara (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.
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