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Saints 2018 Year in Review: David Onyemata

Drafted from a Canadian college, playing Canadian rules football, who didn’t play a single snap until he was in college, David Onyemata has been developing nicely since his surprising selection in the fourth round of the 2016 draft.

Onyemata saw his snap counts increase this season, resulting in a total of 616 defensive snaps.

  • Approximate Value: 3
  • Overall Grade: 81.1
  • Pass Rushing Grade: 75.7
  • Run Defense Grade: 76.5
  • Coverage Grade: 60.2
  • Total Defensive Snaps: 616

Onyemata split time at the 3-technique defensive tackle spot along with fellow 2016 draftee Sheldon Rankins.