Oshane Ximines ER Old Dominion

STRENGTHS
Oshane has the size, speed ratio that makes him attractive to teams as a potential double-digit sack defensive lineman. He has those long legs and long arms that give him an advantage against offensive tackles when rushing the passer. He has a good burst off the line and gives good effort on every down. Oshane does a solid job against the run using those long arms to keep players off his body to make tackles. He has good lower body strength to keep his balance to turn the corner and make a sack.

CONCERNS
Oshane starts off just about every game slow. Not sure what this means but I noticed it. It might be a confidence issue or it might be he is just slow getting prepared to play. Oshane has raw talent, his hand usage is inconsistent and just about all of his talent needs development. He also has to gain more confidence. At the Senior Bowl practices, he did improve but still needs time to believe he can play against the best.

TALENT BOARD ROUND 3.11
Oshane reminds me of Vikings Danielle Hunter. Danielle played for LSU and is bigger and stronger and was selected in the 3rd round, pick number 88. Oshane has that type of talent, but needs more time to develop and gain confidence. When he does Oshane, could accumulate double digit sacks… my guess that would be in his third year or so. Danielle Hunter has been worth the development and I do believe that Oshane will be also. Developmental pass rushers like any pass rusher are at a premium and I wouldn’t be surprised if Oshane is selected earlier that his TBR grade suggest. Of course, the level of competition will concern some teams as to what round to select Oshane in and then, some teams will not care, they will select him based on a size/speed ratio…development be damned.