J. He also has a roster bonus of $4 million in 2023 and 2024. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. Chukwuma. 23. He also has the highest EDGE pass rush win rate at 33%. "I can't really speak on what's going to. Chukwuma Okorafor this season: 🔥 81. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor Explains Surprise Benching. 9, Kevin Dotson: 82. In this scenario, the Steelers would replace all three interior linemen, swapping Dotson and. According to Okorafor, when he talked to the press after the game, he was healthy but got benched for some things he said during last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Steelers Wire News. Watt on the RT battle: For me, it's always good to go against different guys. Chuks Okorafor got the start at right tackle for the Steelers against the Denver Broncos in week 12. 2 (61st of 81) Notable stats: Okorafor had three penalties called on him in 2022, one of which was declined or offsetting. 9 run blocking score. Draft Year 2018. Much involved No. But Banner couldn't get healthy. RT Chuks Okorafor is in the concussion protocol, which forced starting LT Dan Moore Jr. The Steelers haven't taken a lineman in the first. 4 rushing yards over the team's 7-2 finish to the 2022 season will be back. However, Walker got bent back […]Steelers' Mike Tomlin Clearly Upset With OT Chukwuma Okorafor's Foolish Actions In Week 8. As a rookie, Leal earned a 2. Meanwhile, Larry Ogunjobi, who did not practice on Friday, practiced fully on Saturday, and he will play despite being limited by a nagging foot injury. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers third-year receiver had his best score since Week 5 of 2021. Jones played well against the Titans while leapfrogging veteran Chuks Okorafor on the depth chart. Logging over 1,000 snaps every season since 2020, Okorafor has been consistent in his availability. ranked as PFF’s 77th-ranked tackle on the year, totaling seven allowed sacks (tied for seventh-most. OT Chuks Okorafor: 46. Linebacker has not been an issue for the always consistent AFC franchise, but Cole. In theory, Wright could come in and start on the right side from day one and Pittsburgh could try to kick Chuks Okorafor over to the left side, replacing Dan Moore Jr. (55. Check out Chukwuma Okorafor's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference. Coach Tomlin announced recently Matt Feiler will start training camp at left guard, leaving the right tackle position up for grabs. 5 3-7 DET . OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie. 1 day. While they charted Moore with all those stats, he ranked dead last among all NFL offensive tackles in Week 1 with a 33. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. To throw in Chuks Okorafor’s numbers just for reference sake, he played 1,035. Schedule. Chuks Okorafor (54. 2023 Season Week 9 - Steelers vs Titans. Additionally, PFF had the Steelers pass catchers with only one drop on the night which they attributed to Miles Boykin. ". Contract Details: $999,475 salary cap hit for 2022. 29 loss to Jacksonville. His cap charges for the three years are $4,333,333, $13,083,333 and $11,833,334, respectively. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth chart at right tackle. ranked as PFF’s 77th-ranked tackle on the year, totaling seven allowed sacks (tied for seventh-most. 9% of their dropbacks, which is the ninth-worst mark in the NFL, according to TruMedia. has taken from Steelers’ Nation, I hope they can at least acknowledge that he had a good game on Sunday. com PRO CAREER Has played in 63 games (52 starts) over his five-year career Made NFL debut in Week 1 of 2018 (at Cleveland) Made NFL starting debut in Week 1 of 2018 (at Cleveland) Chucks Okorafor’s 75. . 1 (530 snaps)Moore, Okorafor Don’t Make PFF’s List Of Top 32 Tackles Entering 2022 Season. Nick Farabaugh. Chukwuma “Chuks” Okorafor has been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter at right tackle for 50 of their past 51 games. Steelers vs Packers: 4 bold predictions for this week's game. 6% of his dropbacks, which is in the bottom third rate across the league. Other decent scores by the Steelers on offense were Chuks Okorafor (70. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) Curt. The biggest concern coming into Week 1 in terms of injury was the. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Loves Jaylen Warren, Hines Ward Breaks Down Offense. He finished with a 77. More. Moore was consistently beat in team drills. In the grades provided by PFF, it was the non-starters of Washington and McCloud that scored the highest. 0 pass blocking score and a 54. Depth Charts. Steelers' Ramon Foster Sees Some Of Himself In Chuks Okorafor . Pittsburgh is not afraid to shake up the offensive line and that could mean Jones on the. Selection 92. Chuks Okorafor, Larry Ogunjobi to Play. When the Steelers' first official depth chart comes out on Monday, head coach Mike Tomlin jokingly said there might be a "O-R" between Banner and Chuks Okorafor. Both are under contract to return for 2023, but are in far from secure positions. Round 3. Weight 215 lbs. 2, 2023. Throughout training camp and much of the preseason, we’ve been operating on the assumption that it was Broderick Jones and Dan Moore battling for the starting left tackle job and Chuks Okorafor. 2 (61st of 81) Notable stats: Okorafor had three penalties called on him in 2022,. 2 in run defense. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed to ‘acting out’ as the reason for his benching. The pass blocking scores by the position group went from barely above 60 down to 47. 7) and Dan Moore Jr. The guards have been slightly better than average while right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been slightly below average. Steelers' right tackle shows that hard work does pay off. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. Weight 320. August 27, 2023. Coach Tomlin. , plus Chuks Okorafor having only two years left on his contract. Jones was a surprising starter just hours before kickoff. Chuks Okorafor benched by Mike Tomlin after questioning Steelers coaches during Week 8 loss to Jaguars. Chuks Okorafor isn’t an All-Pro level talent, but he’s a solid player who can play on either side at tackle. Meanwhile, additions such as James Daniels, Mason Cole, and 2023 signing Isaac. On the third and one late in the game in Dolphins territory, the Steelers were called for an illegal motion penalty on a play that would have converted the first down. He'll compete with Dylan Cook and Le'Raven Clark for an offensive tackle spot behind Dan Moore Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor for nearly $30 million, according to multiple reports. The organization decided to retain their starting right tackle for three years and $29. Okorafor said he was benched for conduct on the field during a loss to Jacksonville but declined. C. Standings. The. 25 million signing bonus. Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor expects to be on the bench again Sunday afternoon against the Packers, and he’s focused on trying to figure out how he can get. Scott becomes the fourth offensive tackle on the team and leaves the Steelers with only Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. Not only was it not at his native left tackle position, but Jones was shifting sides to play at right tackle. 7 run blocking score. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth. We would learn that it wasn't due to injury, but rather something that starting RT Chuks Okorafor said after the teams' loss vs. . However, the mystery of why Okorafor sat down is a winding one. Okorafor often promotes young Black girls as superheroes in her work, and her writing investigates racial. The base salaries by year in. Here’s how PFF breaks down the group:. In the grades provided by PFF, three of the top five offensive spots belong to linemen. In the grades provided by PFF, it was the Steelers other quarterback who landed the highest score in 2022. At the moment, the Steelers have Dan Moore Jr. In three seasons as a starter, his highest PFF. : 43. 7) and Dan Moore Jr. In the grades provided by PFF throughout the preseason, even players who were just acquired have been included. Where Highsmith excelled was a 77. However, the mystery of why Okorafor sat down is a winding one. PFF score: 61. 2 Kevin Dotson- 65. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. 6 (63 snaps)In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers third-year receiver had his best score since Week 5 of 2021. Okorafor played well enough last season at right tackle that he earned a three-year contract extension in March. Daniels and Okorafor were assessed three penalties each. 6-Offensive tackle. Following the injury, the Steelers moved Dan Moore Jr. The Steelers offensive linemen committed 27 penalties in 2022, down from 33 penalties in 2021. Okorafor. Okorafor actually hits the linebacker up high, with his left arm making contact with Walker in the head and neck area. Jones approached the game making his second straight start at RT after Chuks. PITTSBURGH – He was thrust into the middle of the offensive line while Chuks Okorafor was banged up at the beginning of training camp. Cash Flows - fully earned money - unearned or partially earned money. . Ravens, 1st quarter, 7:59. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) looks on during a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. When asked about the. Nose tackle: Tyson Alualu was one of the worst-graded interior defensive linemen in 2022, according to PFF. 8M. As average as he has been, starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been the better of the two Steelers tackles this season. 1 run blocking score. 1). The analytics site has charged the second-year quarterback with eight. 6 down to. No, I couldn’t resist. Forefather. 3: Houston Texans: Edge Will Anderson Jr. 31. His overall score according to PFF was a 74. [Locker] The PFF pass-blocking grade of Steelers starting offensive linemen this preseason: Dan Moore Jr: 49. . Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying the quiet part out loud. “It was just something I said. Dan Moore, the rookie fourth-round draft pick, returned to. In this story: Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers vs. Chukwuma Okorafor | Pittsburgh Steelers T | NFL and PFF stats | PFF NFL NCAA Sun 1:00p 26 Picks PIT 33 6-3 CLV -1 6-3 Sun 1:00p 23 Picks CHI 47. 5M. College: Western Michigan. College: Western Michigan (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie class of 2023 came with a lot of hype, as general manager Omar Khan negotiated his first draft process to very solid reviews this past spring. Advertisement. Steelers RT Chuks Okorafor, LG Kevin Dotson. They found two young veterans to fill their immediate needs at center and right guard and let the other three - Kevin Dotson, Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. In 2023, Okorafor will earn a base salary of $6,000,000 and a roster bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $13,083,333 and a dead cap value of $16,166,668. Chuks Okorafor has played more snaps than anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers. When asked about. LT Chuks Okorafor - STAY. His first start came versus the Baltimore Ravens on the left. Dan Moore Jr. They found two young veterans to fill their immediate needs at center and right guard and let the other three - Kevin Dotson, Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. 77 in Black clearing lanes for Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Draft Year 2018. Then, on the first drive of the second quarter, Pickett nearly threw an interception to Fred Warner. : 43. and Chuks Okorafor haven’t looked like NFL starters. Meanwhile, the Packers dropped to 3-6 in what has been a truly difficult season. Now, it seems Chuks Okorafor could be in another position battle throughout training camp. Chuks and Dan have played a lot of football for us. - see what they could prove in. "The Steelers do have their current offensive tackles, Dan. Chukwuma Okorafor was the only offensive lineman in a Steelers uniform who finished PFF’s first review of the broadcast film with a grade above 60. Last but not least, Connor Rogers of NBC Sports reiterates the “plug-and-play” tag, with Pro Football Focus giving him a 92. Offensive Line. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 4 year, $3,407,364 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $812,364 signing bonus, $812,364 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $851,841. Moore allowed seven sacks, 39 quarterback pressures, 10 hits, and 22 hurries. 8 (55 snaps) QB Ben Roethlisberger: 35. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Snubs Watt Again, JPJ Near Top in One Stat. When asked about. Instead, the Steelers turned to Broderick Jones, their promising rookie, to start against the Titans. His rating for 2021 was 63. Age: 23. 4 Green/Daniels are in the bottom 8Scott: And speaking of offensive line, the website Pro Football Focus has become the arbiter of player rankings, however controversial PFF's methodology might be, but they grade players on a scale. 0, Watt is the highest-graded defensive player and tied for eighth in sacks (5). The Steelers starting right guard appears excited and ready to play. And the Steelers need help there, more so than on the right side, unless they want to move Chuks Okorafor to justify the pick. Contract value is $29. Daily Links: AFC North Making History, Steelers Tease Announcement. 61. RT Chuks Okorafor left in the fourth quarter and will likely be going into the concussion protocol. Linebacker has not been an issue for the always consistent AFC franchise, but Cole Holcomb was lost to. Because the Steelers are among the 31 teams who did not finish fulfilling their. There’s not much to be gleaned from just seven reps, but a nice bounce-back for Chuks Okorafor after a rough first series. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers benched Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. Okorafor is signing a three-year, $29. In the past month, right tackle Chuks Okorafor lost his job for venting about the direction of the offense. Draft Team Arizona Cardinals. One of the biggest reasons was because of his age. But PFF gave Okorafor the 43rd. Here is the full list of Steelers inactives: OL Chuks Okorafor. After the game, Okorafor explained why he didn’t start against the Titans. 5 6-3 CAR 42 1-8 Sun 1:00p 13 Picks 2× First-team All- MAC (2016–2017) Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022. ALL STEELERS NEWSLETTER . 6 run-blocking grade – 6th 🟡 78 pass-blocking snaps ⚫️ 2 pressures allowed pic. PFF ranked him as the 10th best guard in the NFL last season,. View the profile of Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on ESPN. PFF's Premium Stats is the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with the rookie, as the club has elevated Broderick Jones to a full-time starter at right tackle. From Cole in the middle to Daniels and Chuks Okorafor to his right, it's the same line that pushed forward to average 146. Advertisement. Notable stats: Okorafor had three penalties. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick the highest paid at their positions. The Steelers have reportedly signed Okorafor to a 3-year deal worth $29. Steelers receiver Eli Rogers blocks the Buccaneers’ M. 0 by Chuks Okorafor. 25 million, including $20. Selection 92. The base salaries by year in. During his first season, he was named as a backup guard, but thanks to some injuries, he started the last several games of the season. 25 million. Jones started in place of veteran Chuks Okorafor, the player who has the third-highest salary-cap hit ($13. Moore is listed as 315 lbs. Right tackle Chuks Okorafor left the game on the final offensive drive, and the team did not have time to issue an in-game update on his status. Don’t punish the man for being the voice of the people. Pat Freiermuth practiced fully with a chest injury and will play. Follow Follow @Chuks__76 Following Following @Chuks__76 Unfollow Unfollow @Chuks__76 Blocked Blocked @Chuks__76 Unblock Unblock @Chuks__76 Pending Pending follow request from @Chuks__76 Cancel Cancel your follow request to @Chuks__76. SHARE. 0) – Sunday against Cleveland marked this duo’s last chance to prove to the front office that they can handle the tackle spots in 2023, and neither. Gunner Olszewski (concussion) practiced fully after missing the team’s game against the. 25 million with $20. He finally got a shot to. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 3 year, $29,250,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $9,250,000 signing bonus, $9,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual. The Steelers have to shake things up at some point because this current. 083 million in. 25 million guaranteed at signing. Get the latest on Pittsburgh Steelers OT Chukwuma Okorafor including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports. In Week 13 the Steelers beat the Ravens and Okorafor had a much better game, at least according to the PFF grades. 3-OT Chuks Okorafor 64. However, the mystery of why Okorafor sat down is a winding one. 4 days. PFF continues to crush on Connor Heyward, who had a red zone touchdown and blocked well when asked to. 8 (55 snaps) QB Ben Roethlisberger: 35. S. 6 down to. 1 run. 14th overall draft pick Broderick Jones got just his second career start on Sunday in lieu of the benched right tackle Chuks Okorafor. Dotson is a PFF All Pro at guard now that he is back playing his natural. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chukwuma Okorafor. It's possible he appeared better in 2021 since the rest of. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 25. Okorafor, a six-year. Latham. PFF score: 61. However, the mystery of why Okorafor sat down is a winding one. J. Jones got the start, at least in part, because right tackle Chuks Okorafor, who had started 56 consecutive games going into the victory over the Titans, was benched for saying something on the sideline during a Week 8 loss to the Jaguars that the coaching staff did not appreciate. "Okorafor was upset the offense. Chuks Okorafor unsure of role. 6, Kendrick Green: 29. After the Titans game, Okorafor told reporters he was benched because he "acted out" at the end of the loss to the Jaguars, and Tomlin said Tuesday that Okorafor's actions were a "significant. Chuks Okorafor benched by Mike Tomlin after questioning Steelers coaches during Week 8 loss to Jaguars "After the Steelers rushed for 70 yards on 18 carries — certainly not one of the meager. Chukwuma Okorafor (born August 8, 1997) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Draft Team Pittsburgh Steelers. On the day free agents were first permitted to negotiate with other teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers kept one of their own, agreeing with offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor. In their most recent mock draft, PFF has the Steelers selecting 6-foot-5, 335-pound offensive tackle Darnell Wright out of Tennessee. Status NAT. 8 (77 snaps) C J. "Okorafor was upset the offense. Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. The three liabilities along the line are Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. The offensive line was much more of a concern a year ago than it is now, so keeping Okorafor was important for having some continuity in the trenches. Last edited: Nov 11, 2023. and Chuks Okorafor at OT. SHARE. The Steelers decided to bring Banner back after a knee injury ended. Maybe not the best plan for it to happen but Okorafor basically said what every fan has been screaming for two months. Chuks Okorafor landed back on top of the position group with James Daniels close behind as has. The Steelers spent $72 million last offseason signing free agents Mason Cole and James Daniels and re-signing Okorafor. Joined. Packers. Instead, Chuks Okorafor stepped up and did a nice job handling his. — PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) November 10, 2023. Notes: Over the last three seasons, Chuks Okorafor has played more snaps than anyone on the Pittsburgh Steelers. and Chuks Okorafor at the top of the pecking order of the left tackle and right tackle positions, respectively. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. 8 grade for the first eight weeks yet finished. While coach Mike Tomlin is on record that Okorafor isThe Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly benching Chuks Okorafor for Broderick Jones. The backup plan here could be if Chuks Okorafor, currently the starting right tackle could make the switch to the left and Jones starts on the right side. twitter. Jones played well, but what led to the entire incident where Okorafor was […]14th overall draft pick Broderick Jones got just his second career start on Sunday in lieu of the benched right tackle Chuks Okorafor. Implementing a new investment plan into the offensive line has been in full effect last offseason and this one. Okorafor was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. The Pittsburgh Steelers extended right tackle, Chukwuma Okorafor to a three-year, $29. Round 3. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. “What happened last week wasn’t going to change his focus for. Born: August 8, 1997 in Southfield, MI. Posted on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 am. 4, Mason Cole: 64. Okorafor had a balanced score of 73. Chuks Okorafor: 6’6” 320 lbs Le’Raven Clark: 6’5” 319 lbs *This is obviously a mistake. Okorafor, the team's third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, started 16 of 17 games at right tackle in 2021. Okorafor has $4 million roster bonuses in 2023 and 2024 due on the 5th day of those league years. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Draft Team Pittsburgh Steelers. Contract Details: $13,083,333 salary cap hit for 2023. For a decent cost I think people with NFL specific media credentials and former players can get PFF Ultimate which has all the angles not just the 2 given by NFL+ and has a searchable function so you literally search "Pickett deep pass right" and it. The only other thing to look for when it comes to the Steelers offensive lineman is their scores from PFF whether you like. Chukwuma Okorafor Position: T 6-6, 320lb (198cm, 145kg) Team: Pittsburgh Steelers. 4 was the only overall score that landed above the 60. ’s experience when facing Alex Highsmith and Melvin Ingram began as a rough one. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 2 Mason Cole- 67. 6 PFF grade mirrors the majority of his overall NFL career, which has demonstrated flashes but an overall lack of. He’s. He very well could be this year’s training camp phenom. SN PREGAME SCOUT: Pickett, Canada Aim for Big Rebound vs. When asked about the benching, head coach Mike Tomlin said Okorafor's actions after the team's loss to the Jaguars was the reason for the decision. — Adam. I included the players PFF score for that. DOB 1996-03-28 ( 27. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. B. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers offense has plenty of room for growth. Most fans feel that Okorafor performed better in 2022, but PFF sees it differently. Round 3. Center has been a weak spot also as Mason Cole ranks poorly with a score of 47. He has consistently been one. Logging over 1,000 snaps every season since 2020, Okorafor has been consistent in his. 4. Zach Gentry led the way with a 70. The Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL season has come to a close. 275. Whatever Okorafor said that got him benched, he still appeared to have the respect of his peers on the Steelers offensive line. 5), Jaylen Warren (70. 6 overall offensive score. 2 (90 snaps) It has to be concerning the two projected starters are not only at the bottom of the list, but on the bottom of all team scores. Speed 5. Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. LOL . College Western Michigan Broncos. More 2023 NFL draft. 2 (90 snaps) It has to be concerning the two projected starters are not only at the bottom of the list, but on the bottom of all team scores. , coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan, had dinner with four Ohio State prospects on Tuesday. However, P ro Football Focus took it one step further. Pickett is looking to his right at Johnson’s side of the. 3 (52 snaps) OT Chuks Okorafor: 79. Ward ended up intercepting Pickett. Starter Chuks Okorafor was benched for on-field actions against the Jaguars. “Okorafor was upset the offense was using the same plays despite trailing the entire game, including 17-3. According to PFF, he’s responsible for the bulk of them and not his line. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones.