David Oke, DL, Arkansas: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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|---|---|
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Position |
Defensive Lineman (DL) |
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Jersey Number |
#92 |
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Class |
Redshirt Senior |
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School |
Arkansas |
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Height / Weight |
6’2″ / 314 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Lagos, Nigeria / Alief Hastings HS (Houston, TX) |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
FF |
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2022 |
ACU |
WAC |
FR |
10 |
10 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1 |
|
2023 |
ACU |
UAC |
SO |
8 |
10 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
|
2024 |
ACU |
UAC |
JR |
14 |
63 |
9.5 |
1.0 |
1 |
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2025 |
Arkansas |
SEC |
SR |
3 |
4 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
|
Total |
35 |
87 |
11.5 |
2.0 |
2 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his measured collegiate performance and interior defensive line benchmarks.
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.15 – 5.25 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 26.0″ – 28.0″
- Broad Jump: 8’4″ – 8’8″
- Bench Press: 28 – 32 repetitions
- 10-Yard Split: 1.75 – 1.82 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
David Oke is a powerful, high-motor defensive lineman with an inspiring journey that took him from Lagos, Nigeria, to the Houston-area high school football scene at Alief Hastings, and eventually to the SEC. After a productive career at Abilene Christian, culminating in a stellar 63-tackle season in 2024.
Oke took a significant step up in competition to join the Razorbacks. Though his 2025 season at Arkansas was shortened by injury, his physical profile and capacity to anchor at 314 pounds make him a compelling prospect for teams seeking stout, interior run-stoppers.
Key Strengths
- Massive Interior Anchor: A true nose-tackle prospect with a dense 314-pound frame. He excels at occupying space, absorbing double-teams, and clogging lanes in the run game.
- High Motor & Relentlessness: Demonstrates the persistent work ethic that saw him transition from an unheralded recruit to a consistent producer at the FCS level and ultimately an SEC scholarship player.
- Disruption Potential: Proved at ACU that he can be more than just a space-eater, recording 9.5 tackles for loss in 2024 while also contributing on special teams with blocked kicks and pass breakups.
- Functional Strength: Displays heavy hands and the ability to reset the line of scrimmage, making him difficult for interior offensive linemen to move against their will.
Developmental Focus
As he prepares for the 2027 draft cycle, Oke’s primary goal is to prove he has fully recovered from his 2025 injury and can handle the speed of the SEC trenches. Scouts will look for him to refine his hand-fighting technique in pass-rushing situations, as he will need to rely on more than just raw power to succeed against professional-grade guards and centers. Increasing his lateral burst to assist in “squeeze-and-fold” run defenses will also be a major point of emphasis.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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