The Cleveland Browns selected Emmanuel Ogbah with the first pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. The near first-rounder came into the draft after an impressive junior season with Oklahoma State where he was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, recording 16.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles.
He followed up his junior campaign with the Cowboys by running a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash, further vaulting him up draft boards. However, since his rookie season in 2016, Ogbah has struggled to take the leap to the next level, struggling with injuries and consistency in both his pass rush and run defense.