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Denver Broncos: 5 draft options to replace Von Miller

By Travis Wakeman

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 21: Gregory Rousseau #15 of the Miami Hurricanes sacks David Moore #2 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first half against the at Hard Rock Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 21: Gregory Rousseau #15 of the Miami Hurricanes sacks David Moore #2 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first half against the at Hard Rock Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Oct 31, 2020; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) waits on the snap during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Texas won 41-34. Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) waits on the snap during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Texas won 41-34. Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. OLB. Texas. JosephOssai. 4. player. 851

Joseph Ossai’s journey to the United States and to the game of football is a great one.

Born in Nigeria, Ossai and his family came to the United States after winning a lottery where they were given eight permanent residency cards. He landed in Houston and ended up at one of the most prestigious football universities in the nation.

Ossai has more pass-rushing moves than Ojulari, though he’s not quite the run defender that he is and he does not show much in pass coverage. However, he does possess a high motor on the field and the versatility to settle in at both defensive end and outside linebacker.

Compared to Ojulari, Ossai has much better hand usage and he keeps offensive tackles on their toes, employing the type of strategy akin to a counter puncher in boxing. He has enough speed, athleticism and flexibility to make an impact at the next level.

Though he has experience standing up on the outside and placing his hand in the dirt on defense, he does appear to be much more effective from a  standing position. If he were to land in Denver, he seems like a guy that Vic Fangio could mold into a monster.

There is a slight chance he could still be on the board in the second round, but he has late first-round potential.

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