Washington Huskies NFL Class of 2021
Levi Onwuzurike – Defensive Tackle
You have to like Levi Onwuzurike confidence. He comes to the Detroit Lions as the 41st overall pick (2nd Round) and second defensive tackle drafted. Levi felt he should have gone in the first round and top defensive tackle as the best at his position. Instead, New England selected Alabama’s Christian Barmore three spots ahead of him.
Onwuzurike wants to show the Lions they got a good deal for him as well as show other teams they made a mistake not picking him in the first round. Huskies fans know how dangerous a “motivated” Onwuzurike can be to his opponents.
It will be interesting to see how the 6-3, 290-pound DT adapts to the NFL. At Washington, he showed flashes of greatness but also had periods where he disappeared. He has the raw talent to be a starting NFL player but needs to work on his consistency. If sheer will has anything to do with it, Onwuzurike will be in the league for many years.
Elijah Molden – Defensive Back
Tennessee drafted defensive back Elijah Molden in the third round with the number 100 overall pick. Because of his uniqueness, our mock draft compilations had him anywhere from a second to a fourth-round pick. Molden is best as a slot or nickel cornerback which is a position most teams don’t draft for.
At only 5-10, Molden doesn’t have ideal NFL size. During his Pro Day, he ran a disappointing 4.6, 40-yard dash. Though he doesn’t have the height or speed, Molden gas the heart. Those who watched him at Washington saw he was on the spot to make a lot of plays. That’s what earns someone a roster spot, making plays.