Picked up by Gang Green
The Jets signed Okorafor on Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old from Western Michigan appeared in just one game during his one-year stint with the Patriots in 2024 before being placed on the exempt/left quad list in early September. However, he's made 60 starts throughout his seven-year NFL career, primarily with the Steelers from 2020 to 2022 (48 starts). With Okorafor now in New York, he's expected to compete for a starting tackle spot in 2025.
The 27-year-old from Western Michigan appeared in just one game during his one-year stint with the Patriots in 2024 before being placed on the exempt/left quad list in early September. However, he's made 60 starts throughout his seven-year NFL career, primarily with the Steelers from 2020 to 2022 (48 starts). With Okorafor now in New York, he's expected to compete for a starting tackle spot in 2025.
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Measurables Review
How do Chukwuma Okorafor's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
320 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.31 secVertical Jump
23.5 inBroad Jump
102 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
34.50 in
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Okorafor, who spent his first six NFL seasons with the Steelers, is now projected to start at left tackle for the Patriots in 2024 opposite returnee Mike Onwenu, who's slated to handle right tackle duties.
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Let go by New England
The Patriots released Okorafor (undisclosed) on Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Might be done with Patriots
The Patriots placed Okorafor (undisclosed) on the exempt/left squad list Saturday.
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Likely starting in 2024
Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf told reporters Thursday that Okorafor currently profiles as the team's starting left tackle, Danny Jaillet of USA Today reports.
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Signing with New England
The Patriots have agreed to terms with Okorafor, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Ready for Week 2
Okorafor (concussion) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's matchup with the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Penciled in at left tackle
Okorafor took first-team reps at left tackle during OTAs, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
During his six seasons in Pittsburgh, Okorafor saw only two snaps at left tackle out of 4,077, but the Patriots believe he can make the adjustment without much trouble. New England is looking to replace Trent Brown as the blind-side protector for quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and 2024 third overall pick Drake Maye.
During his six seasons in Pittsburgh, Okorafor saw only two snaps at left tackle out of 4,077, but the Patriots believe he can make the adjustment without much trouble. New England is looking to replace Trent Brown as the blind-side protector for quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and 2024 third overall pick Drake Maye.