SI All-American Candidate Jason Onye Highlights and Evaluation

Jason Onye is a defensive end prospect from Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, R.I. Onye is an SI All-American candidate.

Prospect: Jason Onye                                              
Status: SI All-American candidate                            
Vitals: 6-foot-5, 245 pounds                                    
School: Warwick (R.I.) Bishop Hendricken                
Position: Defensive End                                            
Committed to: Notre Dame                                  
Projected Position: Defensive End

Frame: Big and tall. Broad shoulders and wide chest, though upper-body not especially developed. Thick, solid thighs and trunk. Ample room for additional mass and muscle. 

Athleticism: Average speed and acceleration. Moves well in phone booth, but feet aren’t especially quick. Tight hips and ankles limit overall mobility. Functional play strength. Arrives with power as tackler. 

Instincts: Good get-off at the the snap. Not afraid of contact, but best described as finesse player. Shows plenty of power when engaged. Shows effectiveness using arm length to lock out blockers. Quick to shed blockers upon diagnosing play. 

Polish: Starts in low stance, but tendency to play upright. Offers little-to-no variety as pass-rusher; relies on strength and quickness. Ability to set edge unknown, but has tools to be effective. 

Bottom Line: Onye has prototype length and width for a classic defensive-end prospect. Lack of speed and quick-twitch explosiveness limit his ceiling, but he still projects as productive, versatile, multi-year contributor across Notre Dame’s defensive front.