EDGE 32
Namdi Obiazor
TCU
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 229 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Dan Essien
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'3"
Weight
229 lbs
Arm Length
30 5/8 in
Hand Size
10 1/2 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.53 s
10-Yard-Split
1.56 s
Three-cone
7.24 s
Shuttle
4.36 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
37 in
Broad Jump
9'11"
Traits
Summary
Strengths
Comfortable and aware in coverage.
Fairly good at setting the edge.
Good blitzer works past OLs with fast hands.
Weaknesses
Catches ball carriers too often instead of striking them.
Slow play recognition when playing ILB
Inconsistent pursuit angles often put him out of position.
Too many missed tackles
Final Report
Namdi Obiazor is a tweener linebacker out of TCU. In 2025, Obiazor had 88 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions. Obiazor is a good athlete and has good physical traits for a linebacker. Unfortunately, he just doesn't do the most important things at the position well. Despite he's measured explosiveness in testing, Obiazor is a bad tackler. He's not physical enough, doesn't take the right angles, and is really susceptible to elusive runners. In run defense, Obiazor is best when he's defending the edge. He does a great job of keeping the ball carrier contained and working outside in. In coverage, Obiazor is good at handling responsibilities. He has good awareness in zone and really shows off his above average movement ability for the position when flipping his hips in his drops. Obiazor can also cover RBs out of the backfield fairly well. At the next level, Obiazor would be best as a 3-4 OLB in my view. He's too much of a liability with his tackling to succeed at ILB. I think his athleticism, edge setting ability and hand fighting skill would make him more of a threat on the edge.