Emmanuel Ogbah

Ogbah was named an All-American, the AP's Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the Ted Hendricks award after leading the conference in sacks (12.5) and tackles for loss (16.5) while setting a school record with 19 quarterback hurries as a junior. He finished his career with 28 sacks. One of college football's breakout prospects in 2014, Ogbah earned his first start in the 2014 season opener vs. Florida State and showed right away that he was one of the best players on the field. He finished his sophomore season with 17.0 tackles for loss and 11.0 sacks, ranking among the conference leaders in both categories.

in our view

Ogbah is still learning the complexities of the position and lacks elite explosiveness, but he's a balanced athlete for his size and never shuts it down, exhibiting the effort needed to collapse the pocket. He will be a favorite in the building due to his work ethic and make-up.

strengths

Already has the look of an NFL player with a well-proportioned build and the grown-man strength to bully blockers off the edge. A disruptive presence whether lining up on the right or left side, sporting an exciting combination of speed, length and power. A power defender who plays a physical brand of football, but also looks comfortable in space when asked to drop and cover.

compares to

Vinny Curry, Philadelphia Eagles - Ogbah is a balanced athlete with the physicality and coachable mentality that can be molded in the NFL, similar to Curry when he entered the league.

weaknesses

Still learning the nuances of the position. While highly thought of in the scouting community, Ogbah is battling the history of high-round picks from Oklahoma State who have failed to live up to expectations in the NFL.

Was a finalist for the greater Houston defensive player of the year

District defensive MVP

Houston metro first teamer

Had 57 tackles as a senior, including 47 solo stops, with six sacks, two forced fumbles and a recovered fumble

Received recruiting attention from Arizona and Texas Tech, among others

Attended the same high school as OSU All-American and Pro Bowl offensive lineman Russell Okung of the Seattle Seahawks.

Born Nov. 6, 1993, in Lagos, Nigeria

Son of Richard and Regina Ogbah

Moved with his family to Texas at age nine

Began playing football in seventh grade and was attracted to Oklahoma State because of the success of former Cowboy All-American Russell Okung, who was also of Nigerian descent and came from the same high school (George Bush HS in Houston) as Ogbah

Business major.