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UCLA edge defender Femi Oladejo is an intriguing pass-rushing prospect in the 2025 NFL draft. The Arizona Cardinals have some interest in him.
Oladejo revealed in an interview with The Draft Network's Justin Melo that one of his top-30 visits is with the Cardinals. He has visits also scheduled with the Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Philadelphia Eagles, as well as others.
What makes Oladejo intriguing is that he played only one season as an edge defender. He played off the ball as a linebacker until 2024. He moved to the edge so Carson Schwesinger could play linebacker. He had 4.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in his one season on the edge.
He is 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds with 33 3/8-inch arms.
He is just scratching the surface, having played only 11 games as an edge guy, including the Senior Bowl.
He won't be drafted in the first round, but a team might like the upside enough to take him Day 2.
What makes him intriguing for the Cardinals is the fact that he has experience playing off the ball, and they like their edge defenders to drop into coverage at times. Oledejo won't be fazed by that, much like Zaven Collins.
If the Cardinals don't take a pass rusher early, pay attention to Oladejo's name as the draft progresses. He might end up a guy they target.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals to meet with UCLA EDGE Femi Oladejo
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Oladejo revealed in an interview with The Draft Network's Justin Melo that one of his top-30 visits is with the Cardinals. He has visits also scheduled with the Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Philadelphia Eagles, as well as others.
What makes Oladejo intriguing is that he played only one season as an edge defender. He played off the ball as a linebacker until 2024. He moved to the edge so Carson Schwesinger could play linebacker. He had 4.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in his one season on the edge.
He is 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds with 33 3/8-inch arms.
He is just scratching the surface, having played only 11 games as an edge guy, including the Senior Bowl.
He won't be drafted in the first round, but a team might like the upside enough to take him Day 2.
What makes him intriguing for the Cardinals is the fact that he has experience playing off the ball, and they like their edge defenders to drop into coverage at times. Oledejo won't be fazed by that, much like Zaven Collins.
If the Cardinals don't take a pass rusher early, pay attention to Oladejo's name as the draft progresses. He might end up a guy they target.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals to meet with UCLA EDGE Femi Oladejo
Continue reading...
