| Michael
Okwo
Scout.com Headlines: |
Bears Establish 53-Man Roster
Midway Monsters are now down to the required 53-man limit after getting rid of 21 players Saturday
-by BearReport.com
Aug 30, 2008 |
Bears Surprisingly Bring Back Briggs
Pro Bowl linebacker re-signs with the Midway Monsters after a market for him never really developed
-by BearReport.com
Mar 2, 2008 |
Position Preview: Linebackers 
Inevitable departure of Lance Briggs means that the LBs will have a much different look next season
-by BearReport.com
Feb 14, 2008 |
Mobile Wrap-Up: DE Cliff Avril
NFL Draft expert Chris Steuber gives his analysis on a player the Bears liked at the Senior Bowl
-by BearReport.com
Jan 31, 2008 |
Beyond Round 1: LB Ali Highsmith
Bayou Bengal could be just what the doctor ordered to step in for Lance Briggs on the weak side
-by BearReport.com
Jan 17, 2008 |
Free Agent File: LB Lance Briggs
Is the three-time Pro Bowler destined to sign elsewhere after a shaky relationship with management?
-by BearReport.com
Jan 8, 2008 |
Okwo Placed on Injured Reserve
Linebacker joins fellow rookie Dan Bazuin on IR and will be forced to watch 2007 from the sideline
-by BearReport.com
Sep 4, 2007 |
Camp Chat: LB Michael Okwo
Third-round rookie linebacker spends some time with BearReport.com after Saturday's morning session
-by BearReport.com
Jul 28, 2007 |
Briggs Caves and Signs Tender Offer
Pro-Bowl linebacker will be in Bourbonnais soon despite swearing he'd never play for the Bears again
-by BearReport.com
Jul 25, 2007 |
Bears Sign Okwo and Beekman
Two more draft picks are on the books as linebacker Michael Okwo and guard Josh Beekman ink deals
-by BearReport.com
May 29, 2007 |
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Ht: 5-11.5
Wt: 232
40: 4.73
| Date of Birth: |
01/24/1985 |
| Birthplace: |
Redondo Beach,
CA
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: MLB |
Pos Rank: #6 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Change of Direction |
| Lateral Movement |
| Speed |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Shedding Ability |
| Size |
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| A terrific athlete with a good head for the game, Okwo works hard to make plays in every direction of the field. Offers potential as a one-gap linebacker and could eventually develop into a starter if he remains healthy. |
| Biography: |
All-Conference selection as a senior when he became a full-time
starter posting 95/5/2. Originally awarded All-Conference honors as a
special-teams player after his freshman campaign.
Pos:
Athletic and instinctive linebacker best suited for the weak side.
Displays outstanding speed, quickly changes direction and is
relentless in pursuit of the action. Makes a lot of plays out to the
flanks. Instinctive, immediately picks up coverage assignments and
remains disciplined.
Neg:
Not strong at the point, gets caught up in the trash or easily
blocked from the action. Has a history of injuries, which caused him
to miss significant playing time. |
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