Falcons outside linebacker Adetokunbo Ogundeji, a fifth-round pick (182nd overall) out of Notre Dame, is set to sign his four-year rookie contract, slotted to be worth $3.7 million, Tuesday.
Ogundeji has been with the team during the offseason program and worked with outside linebackers Dante Fowler and defensive end Steven Means during the team’s minicamp.
Here’s Ogundeji’s draft bio:
Fifth round (182nd overall) – Adetokunbo Ogundeji, DE, Notre Dame
Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 260 Arms: 35-½ Hands: 9-½ Bench Press: 225 pounds 22 times Vertical: 32 40-yard dash: 4.78 seconds 20-shuttle: 2.76 3-cone drill: 7.19
Overview: Ogundeji has exceptional length as an edge rusher, evidenced by his 84-inch wingspan. At his size, Ogundeji is a fit for both the 4-3 and 3-4 schemes, which should fit well with the Falcons’ multiple defense that will incorporate both of the base units’ principles. As a fifth-year senior in 2020, Ogundeji became a starter and recorded seven sacks in a season that saw the Fighting Irish reach the College Football Playoff. He also was named a team captain in his final season. Ogundeji does have some fundamental issues to work on, which is why he was projected to be a Day 3 selection from before the draft.
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