manxman2601
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I have no doubt that Odighazuwa is a good prospect, and will be a good player. He reminds me of a poor man's Datone Jones, another UCLA prospect. But (1) I find it hard to be "pretty sure" what the Pats will do the day of the draft, much less 5 months before, and (2) I tend to evaluate prospects in terms of how they fit into a scheme. No doubt Odighizuwa can play 4-3 LDE in base, and probably back up RDE to some extent, but I'm not sure he's quick enough for a 4-3, or strong enough to be a great 3-4 DE or interior sub rusher. He falls into the category for me of "I'd be absolutely fine with it if that's what BB does, but I personally don't see him as an ideal fit". Same with Zach Hodges. Again, that's nothing against either player. I'm curious why someone would think that he stands out from all the other guys in a very strong DE draft as the one the Pats would choose.
I don't think he's a poor mans anything. He's a top quality player who is off the radar because he's not productive in terms of sacks. He might not be elite athletically but I don't see him being much worse than Chandler Jones. And strong against the run , 270lb, edge setting long armed defensive ends are very much an ideal BB fit.