After opting out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Onwuzurike had arguably the most riding on his Senior Bowl performance of any defensive lineman in attendance. While it's difficult to blame him too much for looking rusty -- and his stock won't necessarily "fall" -- Onwuzurike also did nothing to raise it.
He looked completely unable to hold up against double-teams at nose tackle when asked to play there, meaning he's likely to be a 3-technique only in the NFL. He went on to show little in the way of pass-rushing moves in the one-on-ones as well, as he still relied on his first-step quickness to get home. While Onwuzurike has been seen in multiple first-round mocks before this, that is likely not going to be the case anymore.
“Todd McShay disappointed in Levi Onwuzurike at Senior Bowl“
I've also seen joe tryon as a late 1st rounder in places although that's definitely contingent on a great pro day and an organization that falls in love with his potential and measurables in the underwear olympics.
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I would guess that he tweaked something and doesn't want to take chances of getting hurt during a live game before the draft so he opted out.
Still ... Projected by some to be 1st round material.
16th here on cbs
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-mock-draft-micah-parsons-falls-to-new-england-saints-grab-mac-jones-to-replace-drew-brees/
I've also seen joe tryon as a late 1st rounder in places although that's definitely contingent on a great pro day and an organization that falls in love with his potential and measurables in the underwear olympics.