Okuyasu Nijimura has played as the Offensive Lineman for the Minnesota Grey Ducks in his first season, but if he were to be positioned in the defense, I believe it would make the most sense if he were set as a Defensive Lineman. On top of that, I think he would perform quite well pursuing the opposing team’s QB as a Defensive End - Power Rusher. With Okuyasu’s Strength and Speed, I think it is highly probable for Okuyasu to break through the opposing team’s line, contend with the running back, and pressure the QB. Additionally, with Okuyasu’s tenacity and bull-headed demeanor, it wouldn’t take much to convince him to sack the opposing ball carrier. That being said, there are two areas where Okuyasu would need to improve if he were to be placed as a Defensive End: Tackling and Competitiveness. While his raw strength would help him to overpower the opposing line, without any Tackling technique, it would take him far longer to break through completely and he would be susceptible to failing to sack the QB or the ball carrier. Furthermore, without any competitiveness, he stands to lose a lot more steam than the competition. However, with enough training combined with his established physique, I’d argue that Okuyasu could become one of the stand out Defensive Linemen in the league if he were to switch.
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