Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R5 · #165
DT· Round 5
Esezi
Otomewo.
Sickos Grade
47.3/100
DT· Round 5· Interior run defender at the three-technique with surprising pursuit speed
Esezi
Otomewo.
Minnesota· 6'5"· 282 lb
/ Recruiting profile
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National · #1551HS class · 2017Ben Davis, IN
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R5 · #165 · MIN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
The Minnesota Vikings run a 3-4 defensive scheme focusing on a two-gap philosophy with versatile defensive linemen who can anchor against the run.
3-4 DE5-technique
Best role
Rotational 3-4 DE in Year 1, with the ceiling to become a solid starter who can both hold the point of attack and occasionally generate interior pressure.
Wrong fit
A one-gap 4-3 penetrating front that prioritizes pure explosiveness and pass-rush ability over run-stuffing prowess.
Otomewo's combination of size, strength, and length makes him a good fit for a two-gapping 3-4 front where he can control gaps and disrupt run plays.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Minnesota | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Minnesota | 13 | 22 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Minnesota | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Minnesota | 13 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 46 | 79 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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