A massive, high-cut mauler whose sheer size and finishing power in the run game are impossible to ignore — when Onianwa gets his hands on you, it's over. But the tape tells two stories: a dominant road-grader against AAC competition at Rice who couldn't crack the rotation at Ohio State against Big Ten pass rushers, exposing marginal foot quickness and recovery ability that may be disqualifying at tackle in the NFL. The most realistic path to a roster involves a full-time move inside to guard, where his anchor, arm length, and punch can shine without the lateral demands of the edge. High-variance developmental piece whose physical tools are tantalizing but whose 2025 season was a red flag that can't be explained away.
- Exceptional size (6'6", 332 lbs) with long arms and massive lower body — physically imposing frame that creates a size mismatch at the point of attack
- Powerful punch with good arm extension that jolts defenders on initial contact and allows him to control reps when he lands clean
- Surprisingly effective in space for his size — can seal and reach-block in the run game at a level unexpected for a 330+ pound lineman
- Finishing mentality in the run game — consistently looks to pancake and bury defenders, plays with a nasty edge
- Marginal foot quickness and lateral agility severely limit his ability to mirror NFL-speed edge rushers at tackle
- Recovery skills are a liability — once beaten, he lacks the ability to redirect and re-engage
- Hand placement is consistently too high in both run and pass protection, leading to lunging and losing leverage
- Could not earn meaningful snaps at Ohio State despite being recruited to start — a damning signal about his ability to translate against Power 4 competition
Massive frame with long arms and power at the point of attack, but foot quickness and technique limitations make tackle a long-shot and guard the likelier NFL home. Both profiles feature intriguing physical dimensions but lack the movement skills to be reliable blindside protectors.