Chicago Bears target No. 6: Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu, OT
The final prospect the Chicago Bears should consider with the No. 9 pick is the Penn State left tackle, Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu.
Considered one of the best pass-blocking tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft, protecting the future franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams would be worthy of a top 10 pick. Since 2022, Fashanu only allowed one, single quarterback hit.
Most pass-blocking snaps without a pressure allowed among Power Five tackles in Week 1⃣
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If the Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick, which appears to be the case, having two studs as offensive tackles would be a great way to add more security for their quarterback.
Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 312-pounds, Fashanu is actually a bit on the small size. The NFL, and maybe the NBA on the height-end of this, is the only occupation where being 6-foot-6 and weighing 312-pounds makes you slightly smaller. Not only is he a bit lean for his position, but his hands are alarmingly small.
Joe Alt measurements | JC Latham measurements | Olu Fashanu measurements |
|---|---|---|
Height: 6085 (6'8" and 5/8") | Height: 6052 (6'5" and 1/4") | Height: 6060 (6'6") |
Weight: 321-pounds | Weight: 342-pounds | Weight: 312-pounds |
Hand size: 10" | Hand size: 11" (!!!) | Hand size: 8.5" (!) |
Arm length: 34.25" | Arm length: 35.13" | Arm length: 34" |
Wing span: 82.75" | Wing span: 84.38" | Wing span: 82.63" |
While Fashanu is a bit lean for an offensive tackle, an NFL-level strength and conditioning program could add healthy weight to his frame to make him a truly dominant left tackle in the NFL.
And if the Chicago Bears see Olu Fashanu's name available at No. 9, he should be considered.
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