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MICHAEL OJEMUDIA
HEIGHT/WEIGHT/AGE
6-foot-1
200 pounds
22 years old
BIG PICTURE
Michael Ojemudia saw action all four years at Iowa following his redshirt but didn't become a regular player until 2018, when he began starting at corner. Tallied six interceptions and 15 passes defended over those two seasons. Named second-team All-Big Ten after his senior season. Has the right size and speed to play at the next level but will need to refine some elements of his game. Certainly offers value on the Saturday of the draft.
COMBINE NOTABLES
4.45 40-yard dash
36-inch vertical
122-inch broad jump
6.87 3-cone drill
4.21 20-yard shuttle
VIKINGS' COMPATIBILITY RANKING
3.5 out of 5. The Vikings are fond of taking depth corners late on Day 3, right where Ojemudia could land. He has an athletic profile that may appeal to the team.
HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT DRAFT EXPERTS SAY
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: "The size, length and potential to make plays on the ball will be appealing, but tape shows a player missing the instincts and burst to close and challenge throws from off coverages. He's not as physical as teams will want for Cover 2, but a press-heavy scheme would keep him closer to his target and allow his length to factor more frequently. He doesn't display the qualities of a natural ballhawk, but the measurables could land him in the later rounds as a developmental prospect."
Kyle Crabbs, Draft Network: "Michael Ojemudia projects as a scheme specific starter at the next level. Ojemudia is physical, he's smart and he's effective in zone coverage. His lack of transitional quickness and long speed to cover vertically will force teams to make some concessions regarding his usage and system, but defenses that task their corners with primarily working zone coverage and task their corners with playing with physicality and length are going to be drawn to Ojemudia's skill set. Think Seattle's physical C3."
WHAT PFF SAYS
Only 8 of 33 targets allowed 10+ yards downfield
Passer rating against under 70 last two years
14 coverage stops (T-6th)
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