PFF names Bobby Okereke most underrated New York Giants’ player
PFF names Bobby Okereke most underrated New York Giants’ player
Earlier this week Pro Football Focus ranked the most underrated player amongst all 32 teams, and for the New York Giants, it seemed like a no-brainer to recognize linebacker Bobby Okereke.
Signed by New York last offseason, the $40 million free agent contract last offseason, the investment was worth the return.
PFF writes:
Okereke was everything and even more that the Giants might have hoped for when they signed him as a free agent in 2023. Not only did he play a career-high snap total, but his 1,128 snaps over the regular season ranked second among all linebackers. In addition, his 78.9 overall grade ranked 12th among linebackers.
Okereke is coming off a season in which He recorded 149 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a career-high four forced fumbles, two interceptions, and ten passes defensed.
Okereke and ex-teammate Xavier McKinney were the only defenders in the NFL to not miss a snap in the entire 2023 season.
The former 2019 third-round draft selection entered the league with the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent his first four seasons before joining the Giants in 2023.