9, 2019 at Heinz Field. Much involved No. and Chuks Okorafor, and now Jones joins them there to strengthen the unit considerably. The move comes on the heels of a short week. Coach Tomlin announced recently Matt Feiler will start training camp at left guard, leaving the right tackle position up for grabs. When Chuks was drafted, he was pegged as a developmental player. When it comes to run blocking, Scott was rated as 60. Logging over 1,000. Okorafor has been a full-time starter for the past two seasons and has a total of 35 starts amongst his 46 career appearances. Packers. The move comes on the heels of a short week. and Chuks Okorafor at the top of the pecking order of the left tackle and right tackle positions, respectively. 48k shares. By Shannon White Jan 24, 2023, 11:00am EST / new. The run blocking scores were higher this week with Dotson leading the way at 68. - see what they could prove in. Chuks Okorafor landed back on top of the position group with James Daniels close behind as has. The Pittsburgh Steelers won a tight Week 9 battle against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football — but the team did it without longtime starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor. 6 PFF grade mirrors the majority of his overall NFL career, which has demonstrated flashes but an overall lack of. 9 (84 snaps) For as much flak Dan Moore Jr. 2 PFF grade – 5th among Ts 😤 85. — SteelerNation (@SteeIerNation) November 2, 2023. Here’s how PFF breaks down the group:. However, the team has listed Jones "or" Okorafor as their. Selection 92. 4 rushing yards over the team's 7-2 finish to the 2022 season will be back. 9 run blocking score. 3 overall grade in his final collegiate season, predicting that. 31. 6, Kendrick Green: 29. 7 run blocking score. Many have wondered if the Steelers were essentially bidding against themselves for Chuks Okorafor. Dotson is a PFF All Pro at guard now that he is back playing his natural. Linebacker has not been an issue for the always consistent AFC franchise, but Cole. By. Share this article 702 shares share tweet text. In their most recent mock draft, PFF has the Steelers selecting 6-foot-5, 335-pound offensive tackle Darnell Wright out of Tennessee. But even with that, the Steelers chose to spend a third-round pick in 2018 on Chuks Okorafor. 1) Height 6' 6". Jones played all of four snaps, getting a quick first look at the NFL level in his first pro game. 6 (23 snaps) WR Chase Claypool: 47. Okorafor actually hits the linebacker up high, with his left arm making contact with Walker in the head and neck area. A holding penalty of Chuks Okorafor, a false start on Isaac Seumalo, and a Drake Jackson sack pushed the Steelers back again. comIt would have been easy to put Zach Banner here but I think there is far more pressure on Chuks Okorafor at this point. John Kuntz, cleveland. According to Okorafor, when he talked to the press after the game, he was healthy but got benched for some things he said during last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Contract Details: $999,475 salary cap hit for 2022. Teams. In their 23-19 victory over the Green Bay Packers, the Steelers broke the game open and found success to the tune of 205 rushing yards. G John Leglue: 85. Born: August 8, 1997 in Southfield, MI. Jones approached the game making his second straight start at RT after Chuks. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. 2 overall grade. 56k shares. Check out his PFF grades and you’ll have a negative picture painted of his. The Steelers will start rookie Broderick Jones at right tackle over incumbent veteran starter Chuks Okorafor for their game against the Tennessee Titans, according to reports and confirmed by sources to Steelers Now. PFF score: 61. The three liabilities along the line are Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. For Chuks Okorafor, perhaps the biggest question other than some up and down tape in 2020 is his switch from the right side to the left side and an early-camp absence that has held him out of most team periods so far. The Steelers decided to bring Banner back after a knee injury ended. “What happened last week wasn’t going to change his focus for. Finney played 11 pass-blocking snaps and allowed one pressure at guard while filling in for the injured Trai Turner. Nnedi Okorafor, (born April 8, 1974, Cincinnati, Ohio, U. The top of the Steelers depth chart at offensive tackle includes returning starters Dan Moore Jr. and guard Kevin Dotson. Chuks Okorafor was the. Anderson played the bulk of the preseason at left guard, but also saw 25 reps at right guard, earning an overall 84. In the past month, right tackle Chuks Okorafor lost his job for venting about the direction of the offense. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie. Okorafor and Tomlin each have said the former was benched for last week’s game against the Tennessee Titans for something he said during the Steelers’ prior game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dan Moore Jr. "In terms of the division of labor and who is going to do what," said Tomlin, "those things will be decided in the team developmental process. Weight 298. If OTAs and minicamp were indicators, Connor Heyward could be a versatile weapon as well with an emphasis on his athletic ability. B. All training camp, Chukwuma Okorafor has worked. Chuks Okorafor: 6’6” 320 lbs Le’Raven Clark: 6’5” 319 lbs *This is obviously a mistake. PFF score: 62. Jones started in place of veteran Chuks Okorafor, the player who has the third-highest salary-cap hit ($13. He found himself in a similar position his first two seasons. On to the second play of the game, the Jaguars rush only four and Chuks Okorafor gets pushed into Kenny Pickett’s lap for a quick sack. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed to ‘acting out’ as the reason for his benching. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying the quiet part out loud. Born: August 8, 1997 in Southfield, MI. ranked as PFF’s 77th-ranked tackle on the year, totaling seven allowed sacks (tied for seventh-most. The Steelers preseason PFF rankings at receiver pretty much show where they likely will fall in terms of usage and targets in the regular season if all goes as planned. To throw in Chuks Okorafor’s numbers just for reference sake, he played 1,035. “It’s not just one person (who has helped me. Weight 320. 0 standard. Dan Moore, the rookie fourth-round draft pick, returned to. "It is unclear to whom Okorafor directly vented his. ): 23 (4884th overall since 1960) High School: Southfield 942 shares. 4. The rookie’s […] The backup plan here could be if Chuks Okorafor, currently the starting right tackle could make the switch to the left and Jones starts on the right side. 30) Las Vegas Raiders. 2 (90 snaps) It has to be concerning the two projected starters are not only at the bottom of the list, but on the bottom of all team scores. Chukwuma Okorafor is an unrestricted free agent and the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely need a new right. Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor expects to be on the bench again Sunday afternoon against the Packers, and he’s focused on trying to figure out how he can get. So the pass protection will almost certainly see a big downturn in productivity if Okorafor is unable to play. When asked about. One is that Okorafor said something he should not have against the Jaguars. Neither player played exceptionally. “Okorafor was upset the offense was using the same plays despite trailing the entire game, including 17-3. Broderick Jones helped spring that after Chuks Okorafor was benched, but Cole had his two best games of the season in the two games that Pittsburgh has got their run game. Jones played well against the Titans while leapfrogging veteran Chuks Okorafor on the depth chart. SHARE. Okorafor played well enough last season at right tackle that he earned a three-year contract extension in March. Alan Saunders. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. Three-year veteran Chuks Okorafor is expected to take over at left tackle for the Steelers. Chuks Okorafor NFL transactions. The. had his season end in Week 3 following a groin injury caused by a block from Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor. Mike Tomlin revealed on Tuesday that it does mean that Jones will suddenly start for the rest but that he is worthy. Draft Team Pittsburgh Steelers. When Moore is replaced at left tackle, it will signify the open competition at right tackle. Steelers mock draft round 1: OT J. 8 (55 snaps) QB Ben Roethlisberger: 35. Chukwuma Okorafor Verified account @Chuks__76 Jul 1. 8 by PFF in 2020, his last season at tackle. landed with a score in the 70s based on a 70. Notable stats: Okorafor had three penalties. While they charted Moore with all those stats, he ranked dead last among all NFL offensive tackles in Week 1 with a 33. 9 rating last season. Weight 215 lbs. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers benched Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. Round 3. ESPN’s numbers credited right tackle Chuks Okorafor with a 94% “pass block win rate” in Week 1, a number topped by only 16 offensive tackles across the league. 0 PFF pass blocking grade which ranked second among Steelers o-linemen in the. He has the upside to turn into a reliable. 6-Offensive tackle. 5. While coach Mike Tomlin is on record that Okorafor isPFF’s signature metric for evaluating running backs is “elusive rating. His Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades from 2021 aren’t particularly. Had Chuks put forth another subpar effort in Week 5, he may have very well been the odd man out on game day the next week. Standings. After starting over Chuks Okorafor in Week 9, rookie Broderick Jones is now the first name on the Steelers' depth chart at right tackle. Speed 5. 2 overall grade. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. However, due to complications post-knee surgery with. 21, 2022. Now, he's expected to play the jumbo tackle role next to Zach Banner and Chuks Okorafor while filling in as a backup throughout the season. 3 days. A depth chart available to Steelers media listed an “OR” between Jones and veteran Chuks Okorafor, whom Jones replaced in Pittsburgh’s win over Tennessee. Tomlin said he is “probably in the concussion protocol” and didn’t have a lot of information on his status going forward. But Banner couldn't get healthy. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Snubs Watt Again, JPJ Near Top in One Stat. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor (76) attempts to block Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (75) during a NFL preseason game. Some have gone as far to say that Moore could potentially push for Chuks Okorafor’s gig as the starting LT for Pittsburgh as early as Week 1 against Buffalo. Okorafor was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. 6 down to. Sources tell us that Broderick Jones will start at RT tonight instead of Chuks…. 0 by Chuks Okorafor. Notes: Over the last three seasons, Chuks Okorafor has played more snaps than anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of the biggest reasons was because of his age. 5 3-7 DET -8 7-2 Sun 1:00p 26 Picks LAC -3 4-5 GB 44 3-6 Sun 1:00p 17 Picks LV 46. The Steelers haven't taken a lineman in the first. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers benched Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 26. UP NEXT. 8 (68 snaps)The sack came from when Moore switched to right tackle following the potential concussion of Chuks Okorafor. at left tackle, Chuks Okorafor at right tackle and very little. Steelers Fear Worst With Cole Holcomb Injury. The ball was underthrown, but Ward was in lockstep coverage either way. Share this article 702 shares share tweet text. This year, they spent $30 million on three free agents. Would cost the Steelers $523,425 in dead money if released. Okorafor said he was benched for conduct on the field during a loss to Jacksonville but declined. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. this season. He is the latest player in a long list of injuries. Jones replaced Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. Weight 215 lbs. Chuks Okorafor (elbow) and Connor Heyward (ankle) were surprise inclusions on the injury report. OT Chuks Okorafor: 64. 4, Mason Cole: 64. (55. LT Chuks Okorafor - STAY. Offensive Line. Pat Freiermuth practiced fully with a chest injury and will play. , Chuks Okorafor and Broderick Jones. Andy. 8 (68 snaps) The sack came from when Moore switched to right tackle following the potential concussion of Chuks Okorafor. Pickett is looking to his right at Johnson’s side of the. OT Chuks Okorafor: 46. Contract Details: $13,083,333 salary cap hit for 2023. 8 (535 snaps) C Mason Cole: 64. 29 loss to Jacksonville. 8, James Daniels: 28. It means absolutely nothing. He actually has. Tackle Chuks Okorafor (third round, 2018) is the only lineman the Steelers selected in the first three rounds from 2013 through 2020, eight drafts. with a 61. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying. PITTSBURGH — Broderick Jones took reps alongside starting right guard James Daniels during the individual portion of Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Wednesday, and while Chuks Okorafor rotated in, it looks more and more likely that the rookie first-round draft pick will be making his second consecutive start this Sunday against the. PITTSBURGH — Welcome to the starting lineup, Broderick Jones. The pass blocking scores by the position group went from barely above 60 down to 47. His overall score according to PFF was a 74. Chuks Okorafor benched for ‘something I said,’ allowing. "Okorafor was upset the offense. His contract is structured in such a way that the Steelers could elect to. 9) Height 6' 6". the only offensive linemen above the 60. Schedule. The Steelers offensive line opened up holes for the running game, which posted a season-high 166 yards in Week 9. 9:40 AM. has taken from Steelers’ Nation, I hope they can at least acknowledge that he had a good game on Sunday. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are making two changes to their depth chart, adding two rookies to their starting lineup ahead of Week 10 when they face the Green Bay Packers. 1 run blocking score. 8 pass blocking score. “I. 1 (75 snaps) After a rough week last week, Kevin Dotson responded with his best score of his three-year career outside of preseason games. But after some recent comments from what is supposed to be a veteran leader and one of Pittsburgh's highest-paid players in Chuks Okorafor, Dan Moore may not only have saved his job, but made a. $19. OT Chuks Okorafor: 77. Nose tackle: Tyson Alualu was one of the worst-graded interior defensive linemen in 2022, according to PFF. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) looks on during a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. PITTSBURGH — Broderick Jones does not know if he will start against the Packers yet, but he is running with the first team. August 8, 2021. He finally got a shot to. T Terron Armstead, New Orleans Saints. College: Western Michigan. Offensive tackles Dan Moore and Chuks Okorafor have among the 10 worst beaten percentages. twitter. Chukwuma Okorafor (#76) is the right tackle Chuks Okorafor (54. Neither player played exceptionally. The guards have been slightly better than average while right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been slightly below average. Contract value is $29. Only three interior linemen that played 200 or more snaps had a. In fact, Pro Football Focus has him as the 4th-highest graded. Offensive tackles Dan Moore, Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor are among the 10 worst beaten percentages. On the day free agents were first permitted to negotiate with other teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers kept one of their own, agreeing with offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor. Zach Gentry led the way with a 70. New general manager Omar Khan must prioritize rebuilding Pittsburgh’s line in front of Kenny Pickett. 3, Chuks Okorafor: 83. Per PFF, at 93. , coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan, had dinner with four Ohio State prospects on Tuesday. 2 Kevin Dotson- 65. By. Cash Flows - fully earned money - unearned or partially earned money. Chukwuma Okorafor this season: 🔥 81. The base salaries by year in. has taken from Steelers’ Nation, I hope they can at least acknowledge that he had a good game on Sunday. 25 million. For starters, Okorafor is currently under contract with the Steelers through the 2024 season after signing a three-year, $29. 9Locked in pass protection on Kansas City veteran defensive end Alex Okafor (Okafor vs Okorafor!), Chuks absorbed Okafor ’s bull rush by setting with a low pad level and a wide base. 9 run blocking score. 4). 6 run-blocking grade – 6th 🟡 78 pass-blocking snaps ⚫️ 2 pressures allowed pic. 4 days. In the grades provided by PFF, it was the Steelers other quarterback who landed the highest score in 2022. Contract Details: $999,475 salary cap hit for 2022. So is Hassenauer for only playing a couple of games (though one, I believe, was an. 6) Height 6' 5". Browns. Okorafor allowed only three. The Pittsburgh Steelers extended right tackle, Chukwuma Okorafor to a three-year, $29. Moore allowed seven sacks, 39 quarterback pressures, 10 hits, and 22 hurries. Draft Year 2018. He has consistently been one. Nobody's perfect, so you can't knock him. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 26. Both were durable in 2022, with Moore not missing a snap and Okorafor missing just one. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 3 year, $29,250,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $9,250,000 signing bonus, $9,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual. injured his leg in the second half during Thursday Night Football, September 22, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium. Right tackle Chuks Okorafor left the game on the final offensive drive, and the team did not have time to issue an in-game update on his status. Dan Moore Jr. They tried getting Moore reps at RT, but he couldn't handle switching sides and was terrible in a preseason game. 1 pass blocking score and a 60. Wilson was thrust into the starting role following an increasingly concerning situation with Chandler Jones,. 4 Nasty Nate Herbig- 58. Jones played five snaps last week against the Jacksonville. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth chart at right tackle. Would cost the Steelers $523,425 in dead money if released. And his teammates. PFF grades are junk. The. 25 million deal last off-season. 1. 25 million deal with the team last March. “It was just something I said,” Okorafor said. 8. His cap charges for the three years are $4,333,333, $13,083,333 and $11,833,334, respectively. Okorafor. Chuks Okorafor had a 55. Speed 5. The only other thing to look for when it comes to the Steelers offensive lineman is their scores from PFF whether you like. 2% pass rush win-rate according to PFF, while totaling just three pressures in a reserve role. 4 was the only overall score that landed above the 60. C. Broderick gets better every day. RG Nate Herbig, RT Chuks Okorafor. PFF score: 61. This causes him to lunge backward, but by this point, his left foot already. 1 (530 snaps) Chukwuma Okorafor | Pittsburgh Steelers T | NFL and PFF stats | PFF NFL NCAA Sun 1:00p 26 Picks PIT 33 6-3 CLV -1 6-3 Sun 1:00p 23 Picks CHI 47. 2 (90 snaps) It has to be concerning the two projected starters are not only at the bottom of the list, but on the bottom of all team scores. On the third and one late in the game in Dolphins territory, the Steelers were called for an illegal motion penalty on a play that would have converted the first down. Stats. PFF graded Daniels 35th in the NFL. Steelers News 12 hours ago. Then-rookie Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor plays during a 2018 preseason game. 61. Based on the way the Steelers used. According to Okorafor, when he talked to the press after the game, he was healthy but got benched for some things he said during last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chuks Okorafor unsure of role. "Okorafor was upset the offense. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Chukwuma Okorafor (born August 8, 1997) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). But it sparked the rushing attack, blowing the Titans. Okorafor has missed only one game in that time (early in 2021, because of a concussion), earning a three-year, $29. College: Western Michigan (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. Round 3. Because the Steelers are among the 31 teams who did not finish fulfilling their. — Adam. 2 Mason Cole- 67. Miles Killebrew (knee) also popped up on the report out of nowhere, but he practiced in a limited fashion. Okorafor raked in a deal that could earn him roughly $30 million through the 2024 season. — PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) November 10, 2023. In Week 13 the Steelers beat the Ravens and Okorafor had a much better game, at least according to the PFF grades. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Okorafor was playing out of position on the right side, with a skill set better suited for the left. Additionally, PFF had the Steelers pass catchers with only one drop on the night which they attributed to Miles Boykin. When asked about the benching, head coach Mike Tomlin said Okorafor's actions after the team's loss to the Jaguars was the reason for the decision. Originally set to have the 17th overall pick, General Manager Omar Khan jumped over the tackle-needy New York. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. His overall score according to PFF was a 74. and Chuks Okorafor haven’t looked like NFL starters. 3 (52 snaps) OT Chuks Okorafor: 79. Status NAT. Subscribe today to get full access Pick No. : 43. Starter Chuks Okorafor was benched for on-field actions against the Jaguars. As part of his deal, Okorafor received a $9. Though the Steelers had yet to meet with Wright by Friday, the fit is there given mediocre play from Dan Moore Jr. In Week 13 the Steelers beat the Ravens and Okorafor had a much better game, at least according to the PFF grades. ". PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers lost right tackle Chuks Okorafor late in Sunday’s season opener against the San Fransisco 49ers, rookie first-round pick Broderick Jones got the call. The trio. "The Steelers do have their current offensive tackles, Dan. 6 down to. SteelerFan448 Well-known member. Draft Year 2018. Steelers vs. Okorafor is signing a three-year, $29. They signed veteran guard, Trai Turner who had missed thirteen games in. Chuks Okorafor isn’t an All-Pro level talent, but he’s a solid player who can play on either side at tackle. Rookie. fights with the. com · PFR. Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. Okorafor allowed 23 pressures on 683 pass-block snaps last season. 3M. Nov 8, 2023. J. The move was first reported by Steelers Now’s Zachary Smith yesterday. 7 run blocking score and a 62. 1. Games played: 63. Chuks Okorafor actually has the lowest grade of the season mostly due to a 59. And while he does that, the standard for Pittsburgh’s ground game isn’t high enough for him. 5), Jaylen Warren (70. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth. Steelers receiver Eli Rogers blocks the Buccaneers’ M. Games played in 2021: 16 regular season, 1. Okorafor’s number is high. Okorafor said he's using the same "day-to-day" mentality to earn the team's trust back and to, hopefully, fight his way back into the starting lineup. Banner was going to be the RT and Moore the backup. His contract is structured in such a way that the Steelers could elect to. But as recently as last summer, Tomlin said Okorafor was a better left tackle than. The Nigerian-born Okorafor was different in many ways. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers had three 2022 draft picks in their top 5 on offense. 5 million dollars. Instead, Chuks Okorafor stepped up and did a nice job handling his. While we are only two games into the 2022 season, Chukwuma Okorafor has been far more than serviceable; he’s been outstanding. Neither practiced on Wednesday. Chuks Okorafor got the start at right tackle for the Steelers against the Denver Broncos in week 12. "He understands. [jwplayer lNMqp3Xb-ThvAeFxT] T. Chuks Okorafor was the. OT Chuks Okorafor: 64. Check out Chukwuma Okorafor's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference. , plus Chuks Okorafor having only two years left on his contract. Okorafor often promotes young Black girls as superheroes in her work, and her writing investigates racial. The Steelers currently start Dan Moore and Chuks Okorafor on the edge. com/oDPL0oVF5u — PFF PIT Steelers. Meanwhile, the rest of. Forefather.