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I think athleticism in a 3-4, particularly in this specific role, is a little overrated anyway - they only need enough to drop into a zone coverage every now and then anyway. After all, how many times has Chandler Jones dropped into coverage in the last two games? If it's more than ten I'd be amazed.
I agree with this, though not every player can make the transition effectively. It's not so much about pure lateral agility and having loose hips as it is about experience, mindset, and scheming the player to their advantage and to minimize their limitations. If Derrick Morgan (who seems a bit similar to Odighizuwa, from what little film I've watched) can do it, then the level of raw athleticism required isn't that extreme.