During the run-up to each season’s NFL Draft, it’s common for previously-unknown players to “fly up the draft boards” after dominating an all-star event like the Senior Bowl — or flashing their athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine. Every year, multiple players suddenly find themselves in the first-round conversation.
In 2023, one of those players is Northwestern defensive end Adetomiwa Adebawore. Here’s what you need to know about him:
Background
Coming out of North Kansas City High School, Adebawore was a three-star recruit who had just two Power 5 offers: Washington State and Northwestern.