Strengths

• High-effort, thickly built defender with good strength and the leverage to create a pile. Locates_ the ball quickly and pursues with passion, showing_ good lateral agility while extending the play to the sideline.
• Flashes an explosive burst and can surprise better overall athletes with his ability to get upfield. Has a closing burst when given a free lane. Has the frame to consider moving inside
• Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.
• Has height, length and NFL measurables.
• Athletic for his size, with light feet and smooth movement skills. Possesses a !oose body to redirect momentum, bend and play with leverage.

Weaknesses

• Hands aren't strong or active enough to disengage consistently. Gets good push, but will not bull rush NFL tackles.
• Not overly flexible or loose. Limited, predictable pass-rush arsenal. Struggles to locate the ball at times and needs to do a better job with his read-and-react skills.
• 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.
• Not a quick-twitch player. Won't consistently threaten the edge. Few explosive qualities and lacks great initial burst or overall range for the position.
• Misses tackles, even when he gets his hands on the ballcarrier. Needs to improve hand placement and technique.

Esezi Otomewo percentiles vs other Defensive End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)