Strengths

• Lower than offensive lineman on every short-yardage play. Good agility and ability to change direction for his size.
• Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
• Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
• Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.
• Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.

Weaknesses

• Sees the ball well but is stuck on blocks when head-up; does not shed to make plays often enough.
• Isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole.
• Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
• Might be limited to one-gap systems. Agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
• Has the initial burst off the snap but only phone-booth quickness overall and doesn't make as many plays behind the line of scrimmage as his ability to penetrate would indicate.

Sam Okuayinonu percentiles vs other Defensive Line's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)