Chukwuma Okorafor
27-Year-Old
Reserve-Ex
Injury Personal
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Might be done with Patriots
The Patriots placed Okorafor (undisclosed) on the exempt/left squad list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Mike Reiss of ESPN.com notes that the move gives the Patriots a roster exemption, and he believes that Okorafor won't play for the Patriots again this season. Okorafor started at left tackle in Week 1 against the Bengals, but he was benched after 12 snaps and was replaced by Vederian Lowe.
Mike Reiss of ESPN.com notes that the move gives the Patriots a roster exemption, and he believes that Okorafor won't play for the Patriots again this season. Okorafor started at left tackle in Week 1 against the Bengals, but he was benched after 12 snaps and was replaced by Vederian Lowe.
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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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Okorafor is the Steelers' starting right tackle.
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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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Suffers concussion
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Okorafor was placed in the concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's 30-7 loss to the 49ers, Alex Kozora of SteelersDepot.com reports.
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Re-signs with Steelers
Okorafor re-signed with the Steelers for three years Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN 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.