'16 NC OLB/DE Julian Okwara (Notre Dame Signed NLI)

[arrowryan]

Hayes isn't disappearing. His performances just aren't showing up on the stats sheet and is having trouble finishing. He's pretty consistent at bringing pressure.

 

[Riddickulous]

Rapidly becoming my favorite player on the defense. He's been outstanding lately.

 

[BabyIrish]

Rapidly becoming my favorite player on the defense. He's been outstanding lately.

Killed it today. Not only was he all over the qb but played well in coverage when asked. That 3rd down tackle against the rb in the flat in the 4th quarter was a game saver.

 

[BobbyMac]

I don't know what's more impressive, Love's 1 million PBU's or Agent 42's 1 million QBH's.

Tillery and Kareem make a lot of plays but it seems Okwara is around the ball every snap, like '85 Bears around the ball. He is so disruptive. I've been using the word Chaos with him since he started flashing this talent last season. I think his game is going to take another step in the future. Maybe I'm wrong but I think his ceiling is unlimited on Saturdays and Sundays.

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[Sherm Sticky]

I don't know what's more impressive, Love's 1 million PBU's or Agent 42's 1 million QBH's.

Tillery and Kareem make a lot of plays but it seems Okwara is around the ball every snap, like '85 Bears around the ball. He is so disruptive. I've been using the word Chaos with him since he started flashing this talent last season. I think his game is going to take another step in the future. Maybe I'm wrong but I think his ceiling is unlimited on Saturdays and Sundays.

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What’s really impressive with him, besides him blowing by OT’s, is his drop into coverage. The tackle he had on the Pitt RB one on one in open space. My goodness. Them 3-4 teams would love him at OLB.


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[zelezo vlk]

Is there a reason Okwara couldn't be Vic Beasley? I really hope he stays for a 4th year, because he is a player O that tackles will have nightmares over.

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[NDinBoston]

ESPN had him at 7 QB Hurries against Pitt!!! Plus 1 TFL and 1 PD. ND as a team only had more than 7 QBH in one entire game this year - Ball St 9 - and he had 4 of those!

 

[T-Boone]

Is there a reason Okwara couldn't be Vic Beasley?

I just think there is nothing that can be done, they are always going to be different people.

 

[T-Boone]

ESPN had him at 7 QB Hurries against Pitt!!! Plus 1 TFL and 1 PD. ND as a team only had more than 7 QBH in one entire game this year - Ball St 9 - and he had 4 of those!

They are going to need to double team him and let Tillery through.

 

[BobbyMac]

He's gonna be one the most talked about players in the country next year assuming he comes back. If he gets up to 255+ next year he will be untouchable.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Julian Okwara leads the nation with 35 pressures on 3rd + 4th down this season<a href="https://t.co/1XBSyL3wzG">https://t.co/1XBSyL3wzG</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dync3oWpy6">pic.twitter.com/Dync3oWpy6</a></p>— PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1077197963347353600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

He wasn’t an every down player this year just imagine when he is on the field more

 

[zelezo vlk]

Dude should come back and lead ND to back-to-back playoff appearances.

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[BabyIrish]

Dude should come back and lead ND to back-to-back playoff appearances.

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Pete Sampson in his mailbag was pretty confident in saying that the only one he sees leaving for the draft is Julian Love. He expects Kareem, Okwara and Boykin all back.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Pete Sampson in his mailbag was pretty confident in saying that the only one he sees leaving for the draft is Julian Love. He expects Kareem, Okwara and Boykin all back.

Those are smart moves for those 3. They can all greatly improve their draft stock.

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[NDohio]

Thought I heard somewhere that JO was supposed to announce his intentions for next year yesterday. Any news here?

 

[dublinirish]

Thought I heard somewhere that JO was supposed to announce his intentions for next year yesterday. Any news here?

was meant to be 2 days ago

 

[Irishize]

According to Prister & Sampson, Julian was set to announce his intentions for 2019 on Wednesday but nother ever came of it.

 

[Irishize]

Looks like all 3 of us had the same thought at almost the same time. LOL.

 

[anarin]

It was posted that he was returning, then later removed.

soooooooooooo who knows?

 

[Greenore]

It was posted that he was returning, then later removed.

soooooooooooo who knows?

Tough decision for JO. For the most selfish of reasons I hope he comes back for another year. That being said, I wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors!!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[BobbyMac]

If he goes, I'm chopping 1.5 W's off next year's win total.

He'd be the my 4th Seven Star going back to Manti.

Yes, I think Kid Khaos will be that special next year.

 

[IrishLax]

Of all the players on the fence, he has by far the most to gain by coming back. He could legitimately play himself into being a top 15 pick.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Definitely has a ton to gain by waiting a year. This edge draft class has been anticipated for years due to its depth. I see no reason why Okwara can't have a Vic Beasley - like catapult from mid rounds to 1st.

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[BobbyMac]

Of all the players on the fence, he has by far the most to gain by coming back. He could legitimately play himself into being a top 15 pick.

Definitely has a ton to gain by waiting a year. This edge draft class has been anticipated for years due to its depth. I see no reason why Okwara can't have a Vic Beasley - like catapult from mid rounds to 1st.

I agree.

But if the Bears could take skinny Leonard Floyd at #9, anything is possible.

 

[dkuhn12]

I got a phone notification on ND Insider on Wednesday he was returning but when I opened the article, it was taken down....

 

[dkuhn12]

Per ISD, coming back for senior year

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

Per ISD, coming back for senior year

Per him, he is coming back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unfinished Business. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveThee?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveThee</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/d3y77jLRmE">pic.twitter.com/d3y77jLRmE</a></p>— Julian Okwara (@shwaggyj) <a href="https://twitter.com/shwaggyj/status/1081675002733162496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[NDGOLDEN]

Huge huge huge

 

[OhioIrish31]

BOOM!

 

[PapaIrish37]

Outstanding