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    Steelers Believe “Chuks” Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Were you surprised to see the Pittsburgh Steelers draft a tackle this year, and in the third-round at that? I know I was, but even so, the one they selected 92nd overall in 2018 NFL Draft, Chukwuma Okorafor out of Western Michigan, is one they have had their eyes on for some time now, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
    “Chuks, he’s a rare, very, very talented tackle,” Colbert said during the Steelers draft recap press conference Saturday night. “You know, Coach [Mike Tomlin] and I were just talking before, we’ve been seeing a lot of these kids really for the last two years. And Chuks was a kid last year when we went into Western Michigan to look at Corey Davis and [Taylor] Moton, their right tackle, Chuks kind of stood out on film. And we followed up and continued to scout him throughout this season.

    http://www.steelersdepot.com/2018/04...8-draft-class/

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Yes, and McCullers has the most upside of any D linemen 4 years ago. Bottom line is that passive football players need to get some nasty to excel in pro football. Hope he does it.

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    There is a picture going round on Twitter that is evidently the Browns draft book that has their breakdown of Chuks.

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Well if anyone can get him up to his potential it will be Munch. If he doesnt pan out, then I doubt anyone could have got him there.

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    What's exciting about Okorafor

    By Mike Prisuta

    Third-round tackle far from a finished product.

    Why you should be excited about third-round offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor:

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    http://www.steelers.com/news/article...a-d579e3bfc43d

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Quote Originally Posted by El-Gonzo Jackson View Post
    Yes, and McCullers has the most upside of any D linemen 4 years ago. Bottom line is that passive football players need to get some nasty to excel in pro football. Hope he does it.
    Well, in his defense, he's only been playing football for 6 years, and he apparently started as a punter/kicker (that's a sight I'd like to see...lol). He probably hasn't even scratched the surface of his potential.

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Okorafor Already Playing Both Tackle Spots For Steelers

    By Alex Kozora
    Posted on June 12, 2018

    Chukwuma Okorafor could be counted on for a larger-than-anticipated role following Jerald Hawkins’ season-ending quad injury. And the Steelers, as they often do, are making sure the rookie is versatile.

    According to an article from Teresa Varley of Steelers.com posted earlier Tuesday afternoon, Okorafor confirmed he’s played left and right tackle during OTAs.

    “It kinda seems like it’s going that way,” he told Varley. “One week I was playing left (tackle) and the next week I was playing right (tackle).”

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Chucks did not work out well, running, sliding or lifting. If you think Manyock is good, he said his film was weak.

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    Re: Steelers Believe Chuks Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    Chuks hasn't hit his ceiling yet. If anyone can get this kid to realize his potential it'll be Mike Munchak.

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    Re: Steelers Believe “Chuks” Probably Has Most Unique Upside Of Entire 2018 Draft Class

    4 reasons why Chuks Okorafor could take a big step in 2021

    Okorafor taking huge strides in 2021 may not be expected, but would certainly be welcomed.

    By Dave.Schofield Jul 2, 2021

    https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...rs-left-tackle

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