Describing Adetomiwa Adebawore as a freak of nature doesn’t even do justice to how dominant of an athlete he is. At the combine, Adebowore weighing in at 282 lbs, put up absurd numbers: 4.49 40, 1.61 ten-yard, 125″ board, and 27 bench reps. As he’s listed as a Defensive Tackle, his speed is literally beyond what is possible for my scale. In reality, his grade should be even a bit higher. He’s a guy who’s started many games at Northwestern and has shown satisfying year-to-year improvement. His size and athletism give him the upside to be a dominant pass-rusher. It’ll be fascinating to see where he lands and how he’s used in the pros.
Two all-22 games, two broadcast games, and his highlights were evaluated. This scouting report includes grades on all relevant traits which were based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. We also break down his traits through clip analysis. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.
| Profile |
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| 4th IDL / 1-2 RD | 6’2 / 282 | Class – SR | College – Northwestern |
| Pro Comparison |
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| Ed Oliver |
| Scheme |
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| 4-3 Hybrid DE/ 3-tech |
D-line Stats
2022:
PR – 31
SK – 6
TKL – 38
TFL – 9
2021:
PR – 30
SK – 5
TKL – 36
TFL – 8.5
Clip Analysis
In the clip above, Adebawore is lined up over the TE and does an incredible job of forcing a run stop. He gets excellent leverage and disengages very quickly.
Here he comes up with a massive tackle for loss against an outside zone run. He quickly recognizes it’s going to the outside and, with phenomenal quickness, beats his guy to the gap. This is a great demonstration of his quickness and hot motor.
In this one, playing three-tech, he gets a nasty bull rush that forces C.J. Stroud to move in the pocket. The get-off and raw power he shows here are tremendous.
Grades
Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)
Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7.
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 7 | 7 |
| ACC | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| AGI | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| STR | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| SIZ | 5 | 5.2 |
| GET | 6 | 6.6 |
| PWM | 4 | 5.8 |
| FNM | 4.5 | 6 |
| IQ | 4.3 | 6 |
| INS | 4 | 5.4 |
| BKS | 3.6 | 5 |
| PUR | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| TAC | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| IDL Key | |
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| SPD – Speed ACC – Acceleration AGI – Agility STR – Strength SIZ – Size/ Length GET – Get-off PWM – Power Moves | FNM – Finesse Moves IQ – Football IQ INS – Instincts BKS – Block Shedding PUR – Pursuit TAC – Tackling |
Player Notes
- Adetomiwa Adebawore is a very unique but promising Defensive End prospect. His speed is off the charts, paired with legit pass-rush moves. He is currently ranked 35th on The FBI 2023 Draft Board.
Pros
- So springy out of stance and with proper timing as well.
- Is a menacing force on stunts and twists.
- Proper length and build to play three-tech.
- Cross-chop is as good as it gets for an interior prospect.
- Jacked frame with very little body fat.
- Extremely versatile player; he could play stand-up EDGE if he really wanted to.
- Has an effective push-and-pull move.
- Gets an adequate pad level.
- Plays the run well as a 5-tech.
- Has sufficient pop in his hands.
Cons
- Won’t ever be able to play nose or 1i.
- Play strength isn’t ideal for an interior player, but his raw power is excellent.
- Anchor in run defense is relatively poor.
- Could grow to have better hand usage.
- While he’s extremely talented, he’s still a tweener – a little light to play three-tech.
Final Conclusion
Adetomiwa Adebawore is a fascinating tweener project worth risking in the top 40 of the draft. His god-given tools are just too good to pass up on in that range. While he’s not a true EDGE or DT, he has what it takes to be a star player in the proper role. It just largely depends on how he’s deployed, but nonetheless, he’s a guy to watch for come draft day.
Combine
40 yd: 4.49
10 yd: 1.61
Shuttle:
3 cone:
Broad: 125
Vertical: 37.5
Bench:
Arm Length: 33 7/8″
Hand Size: 10 1/2″
Scales And Keys
Grading Key
POT – Potential: players’ highest upside
IMP – Impact: player’s immediate impact
Stats Key
PR – Pressures
SK – Sacks
TKL – Tackles
TFL – Tackles for loss
| Draft Grade Formula | |
| Age: 21-22: | POT=(30%) IMP=(70%) |
| Age: 23-24: | POT=(28%) IMP=(72%) |
| Age:-25+: | POT=(26%) IMP=(74%) |
| Good/ bad character: | POT=(+2%/-2%) IMP=(-2%/+2%) |
| Injury: | POT=(-1%) in increments |
| OVR Grade Weight: |
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| Pass Rush=62% Run Defense=38% |
| Individual trait scale (1-7): |
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| 7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor. |
| Overall Draft grade scale (15-100, realistically 50-86): |
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| 85 – Perfect prospect | 83 – Perennial all-pro | 81 – Bluechip prospect | 80 – Likely all-pro | 79 – Day one quality starter or superstar potential | 78 – Day one starter w/ all-pro upside | 77 – Day one starter w/ high-end upside | 76 – Day One Starter | 75 – Boom or bust | 74 – Will become quality starter within 2-3 years | 73 – Boom or bust (high risk) | 72 – Will become starter within 2-3 years | 71 – Day-one backup with starter upside |
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