1) Height 6' 6". has taken from Steelers’ Nation, I hope they can at least acknowledge that he had a good game on Sunday. Essentially, Okorafor will earn. In comparison to those two, the remaining three starters have been better than average. Instead, Chuks stayed put at right tackle and the Steelers rookie. "After the Steelers rushed for 70 yards on 18 carries — certainly not one of the meager. 6. PITTSBURGH — Broderick Jones does not know if he will start against the Packers yet, but he is running with the first team. There were multiple reports on Friday, one from DK Pittsburgh Sports and the other from the Post-Gazette as to what Chukwuma Okorafor said to get him benched last Thursday and. Jones played well, but what led to the entire incident where Okorafor was […]14th overall draft pick Broderick Jones got just his second career start on Sunday in lieu of the benched right tackle Chuks Okorafor. Steelers Rookies Are Living Up to the Hype. 0 behind Kwon Alexander (91. The decision to play him at right tackle factors in Dan Moore Jr. Weight 320. 8 (55 snaps) QB Ben Roethlisberger: 35. Forefather. Okorafor was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. The Steelers offensive line opened up holes for the running game, which posted a season-high 166 yards in Week 9. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed. injured his leg in the second half during Thursday Night Football, September 22, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium. Daily Links: AFC North Making History, Steelers Tease Announcement. Offensive tackles Dan Moore, Broderick Jones and Chuks Okorafor are among the 10 worst beaten percentages. We would learn that it wasn't due to injury, but rather something that starting RT Chuks Okorafor said after the teams' loss vs. 4 Green/Daniels are in the bottom 8Scott: And speaking of offensive line, the website Pro Football Focus has become the arbiter of player rankings, however controversial PFF's methodology might be, but they grade players on a scale. Moore had been pushing Chuks at LT too. Many have wondered if the Steelers were essentially bidding against themselves for Chuks Okorafor. Even if the Steelers can coax league-average play out of their interior, tackles Dan Moore Jr. Pat Freiermuth practiced fully with a chest injury and will play. That investment, for one year at least, paid off. Steelers offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor produced his best season to date in 2022, just like the Steelers expected him to. Chuks and Dan have played a lot of football for us. Steelers mock draft round 1: OT J. 2023 Season Week 9 - Steelers vs Titans. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a three year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some combination of Okorafor, Zach Banner, Jarron Jones and Joe Haeg at tackle requires a lot of projection and could get ugly. “Okorafor was upset the offense was using the same plays despite trailing the entire game, including 17-3. Chuks Okorafor landed back on top of the position group with James Daniels close behind as has. Okorafor has $4 million roster bonuses in 2023 and 2024 due on the 5th day of those league years. A former third-round pick taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers with designs he could be a staple of their offensive line for years to come, Chuks Okorafor is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency. Per PFF, at 93. ALL STEELERS NEWSLETTER . The last time Okorafor found himself in this spot was when he and Zach Banner battled it out for the. When asked about. Weight 320. to right tackle and the rookie Broderick Jones came into the game at left tackle. For Chuks Okorafor, perhaps the biggest question other than some up and down tape in 2020 is his switch from the right side to the left side and an early-camp absence that has held him out of most team periods so far. Chukwuma Okorafor was the only offensive lineman in a Steelers uniform who finished PFF’s first review of the broadcast film with a grade above 60. Contract Status: Signed through 2024. Subscribe today to get full access Pick No. 9, 2019 at Heinz Field. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers had three 2022 draft picks in their top 5 on offense. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) looks on during a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Snubs Watt Again, JPJ Near Top in One Stat. Logging over 1,000 snaps every season since 2020, Okorafor has been consistent in his availability. , coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan, had dinner with four Ohio State prospects on Tuesday. 7 run blocking score. More. When it comes to run blocking, Scott was rated as 60. On to the second play of the game, the Jaguars rush only four and Chuks Okorafor gets pushed into Kenny Pickett’s lap for a quick sack. Chuks Okorafor's time to take over at left tackle has arrived, and the time is now. "Chuks is like a big brother on the field, being able to talk to me and coach me through the things he sees, things I can do better, giving me little tips. College Western Michigan Broncos. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor Explains Surprise Benching. com. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed to ‘acting out’ as the reason for his benching. However, the mystery of why Okorafor sat down is a winding one. 2 (75 snaps) OT Dan Moore Jr. As average as he has been, starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been the better of the two Steelers tackles this season. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 25. Chuks Okorafor took snaps at right tackle, the position he started for 15 games last season after Banner tore his ACL in the first game. $29. Would cost the Steelers $6,166,667 in dead money if released and save $6,916,666. 1 (75 snaps) After a rough week last week, Kevin Dotson responded with his best score of his three-year career outside of preseason games. Pittsburgh Steelers. Dan Moore Jr. View in Draft Rankings. The guards have been slightly better than average while right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been slightly below average. 1 (530 snaps) Chukwuma Okorafor | Pittsburgh Steelers T | NFL and PFF stats | PFF NFL NCAA Sun 1:00p 26 Picks PIT 33 6-3 CLV -1 6-3 Sun 1:00p 23 Picks CHI 47. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /. Pickens was a nonfactor outside of this play, however, ending the game with a mere 3 receptions. This left offensive tackle, Chuks Okorafor, and guard, Kevin Dotson as the sole returning linemen with starting experience. Chuks Okorafor’s words remain a mystery as he expects to be benched again for Steelers vs. PITTSBURGH — Broderick Jones found out on Tuesday that he would get thrust into a starting job that he did not know he would have. I feel like it's a big help for me just. Ever since Mike Tomlin took over the reins as. Chukwuma Okorafor Position: T 6-6, 320lb (198cm, 145kg) Team: Pittsburgh Steelers. In the grades provided by PFF, three of the top five offensive spots belong to linemen. Chuks Okorafor got the start at right tackle for the Steelers against the Denver Broncos in week 12. Watt on the RT battle: For me, it's always good to go against different guys. Nick Farabaugh. By Dale Lolley Nov 23, 2022. Round 2: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State Pittsburgh plays the fifth highest rate of man coverage in the NFL. Based on the way the Steelers used. Jones replaced Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. 25 million deal, including $20. 2 (90 snaps) It has to be concerning the two projected starters are not only at the bottom of the list, but on the bottom of all team scores. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Loves Jaylen Warren, Hines Ward Breaks Down Offense. Chuks Okorafor unsure of role. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers benched Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. Dan Moore, the rookie fourth-round draft pick, returned to. Wilson was thrust into the starting role following an increasingly concerning situation with Chandler Jones,. Chukwuma Okorafor. Notes: The only starter from 2020 to return to the Steelers offensive line this season, many expected Okorafor would slide over to left tackle. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Originally set to have the 17th overall pick, General Manager Omar Khan jumped over the tackle-needy New York. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Advertisement. Chuks reports. Nose tackle: Tyson Alualu was one of the worst-graded interior defensive linemen in 2022, according to PFF. the only offensive linemen above the 60. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dismissed the idea of any trouble brewing with receiver George Pickens on Tuesday. 5. Joined. - see what they could prove in. Okorafor. Okorafor often promotes young Black girls as superheroes in her work, and her writing investigates racial. Only three interior linemen that played 200 or more snaps had a. While Chuks Okorafor was OK at right tackle last season, left tackle Dan Moore struggled with consistency and penalties in his second season. PFF ranked him as the 10th best guard in the NFL last season,. Games started: 52. PFF score: 61. The Steelers’ surprise right tackle against the Titans played so well that the Steelers have him listed as an ‘or’ alongside Chuks Okorafor on the depth chart. By Shannon White Jan 24, 2023, 11:00am EST / new. Chuks Okorafor, Larry Ogunjobi to Play. The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor for nearly $30 million, according to multiple reports. J. Chuks Okorafor: 6’6” 320 lbs Le’Raven Clark: 6’5” 319 lbs *This is obviously a mistake. twitter. Just watching the youngster move around the ping-pong table, returning volleys, Conley could see the fluidity of motion, the supple hips. In the grades provided by PFF, it was the non-starters of Washington and McCloud that scored the highest. 5. "It is unclear to whom Okorafor directly vented his. 9% of their dropbacks, which is the ninth-worst mark in the NFL, according to TruMedia. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying the quiet part out loud. As average as he has been, starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor has been the better of the two Steelers tackles this season. Overall Rookie Grade: 76. This causes him to lunge backward, but by this point, his left foot already. Steelers Daily Links: PFF Loves Jaylen Warren, Hines Ward Breaks Down Offense. Okorafor. Steelers Wire News. Some have gone as far to say that Moore could potentially push for Chuks Okorafor’s gig as the starting LT for Pittsburgh as early as Week 1 against Buffalo. Height: 6’6”. Moore is listed as 315 lbs. . The Steelers, including vice president of player personnel Dan Rooney Jr. Following the injury, the Steelers moved Dan Moore Jr. As a rookie, Leal earned a 2. Both flourished. 2 run blocking score while Chuks Okorafor came in bottom of the offense with a 30. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that Jones is expected to start ahead of veteran Chuks Okorafor at right tackle Sunday when the Steelers face the Green Bay Packers at. Now, he's expected to play the jumbo tackle role next to Zach Banner and Chuks Okorafor while filling in as a backup throughout the season. While Chuks Okorafor was OK at right tackle last season, left tackle Dan Moore struggled with consistency and penalties in his second season. Jones replaced veteran starter Chuks Okorafor, who. But PFF gave Okorafor the 43rd. Here's the worrisome part. November 8, 2023 By Nick Farabaugh Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor warms up before the Jaguars game, Oct. — Adam. this season. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying the quiet part out loud. That investment, for one year at least, paid off. Chuks Okorafor was the most solid offensive lineman for the Steelers throughout. Right tackle Chuks Okorafor left the game on the final offensive drive, and the team did not have time to issue an in-game update on his status. PITTSBURGH — The Steelers benched Chuks Okorafor unexpectedly against the Titans. 6 run-blocking grade – 6th 🟡 78 pass-blocking snaps ⚫️ 2 pressures allowed pic. The pass blocking scores by the position group went from barely above 60 down to 47. The three liabilities along the line are Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. 9 (75 snaps) TE Zach Gentry: 53. 6 (23 snaps) WR Chase Claypool: 47. It's possible he appeared better in 2021 since the rest of. Tackle Chuks Okorafor (third round, 2018) is the only lineman the Steelers selected in the first three rounds from 2013 through 2020, eight drafts. Chuks Okorafor was the. In their most recent mock draft, PFF has the Steelers selecting 6-foot-5, 335-pound offensive tackle Darnell Wright out of Tennessee. 0) – Sunday against Cleveland marked this duo’s last chance to prove to the front office that they can handle the tackle spots in 2023, and neither. “Obviously,&rdquo. on a consistent basis. Advertisement. The wait is over, Steelers fans! Both rookies and veterans report once again to St. Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. 5), Jaylen Warren (70. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. com believes the Pittsburgh Steelers will make T. DOB 1997-08-08 ( 25. . Selection 92. According to Okorafor, when he talked to the press after the game, he was healthy but got benched for some things he said during last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The biggest score of note should be Chuks Okorafor whose 84. 3: Houston Texans: Edge Will Anderson Jr. 2. A very strong argument could be made that the weakest. . Like most NFL players, Chuks Okorafor waited four years before he could become an unrestricted free agent. 1. 2 in run defense. Packers. Cole, at center, was not assessed a penalty all season, having the only one called against him declined. Logging over 1,000. He'll compete with Dylan Cook and Le'Raven Clark for an offensive tackle spot behind Dan Moore Jr. Pittsburgh spent $72 million last off-season signing free agents Mason Cole and James Daniels and re-signing right tackle Chuks Okorafor. From Cole in the middle to Daniels and Chuks Okorafor to his right, it's the same line that pushed forward to average 146. So the pass protection will almost certainly see a big downturn in productivity if Okorafor is unable to play. 2 (61st of 81) Notable stats: Okorafor had three penalties called on him in 2022,. Okorafor said he was benched for conduct on the field during a loss to Jacksonville but declined. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers had three 2022 draft picks in their top 5 on offense. Steelers Wire News. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie class of 2023 came with a lot of hype, as general manager Omar Khan negotiated his first draft process to very solid reviews this past spring. ESPN’s numbers credited right tackle Chuks Okorafor with a 94% “pass block win rate” in Week 1, a number topped by only 16 offensive tackles across the league. . — PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) October 31, 2021. 9 (84 snaps) For as much flak Dan Moore Jr. The move comes on the heels of a short week. Stats. The Pittsburgh Steelers extended right tackle, Chukwuma Okorafor to a three-year, $29. 6) Height 6' 5". Born: August 8, 1997 in Southfield, MI. Steelers OT Chuks Okorafor benched for saying. Reports Reveal What Chuks Okorafor Said Before Benching | Noah Strackbein, All Steelers. While we are only two games into the 2022 season, Chukwuma Okorafor has been far more than serviceable; he’s been outstanding. PFF score: 61. "In terms of the division of labor and who is going to do what," said Tomlin, "those things will be decided in the team developmental process. A third-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2018, Okorafor entered his first three seasons as a backup, losing out on training camp competition for the starting right tackle job in 2019 (Matt. “You know, just with the way the game was going last week, I said something I shouldn’t have said. Chukwuma “Chuks” Okorafor has been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter at right tackle for 50 of their past 51 games. 14th overall draft pick Broderick Jones got just his second career start on Sunday in lieu of the benched right tackle Chuks Okorafor. The Steelers offensive linemen committed 27 penalties in 2022, down from 33 penalties in 2021. “Okorafor was upset the offense was using the same plays despite trailing the entire game, including 17-3. When asked about the benching, head coach Mike Tomlin said Okorafor's actions after the team's loss to the Jaguars was the reason for the decision. PFF score: 62. . All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Chukwuma Okorafor. Okorafor said he was benched for conduct on the field during a loss to Jacksonville but declined. Draft Team Pittsburgh Steelers. Trent Brown #77 of the New England Patriots. you know your offense is utter dog trash when the best news of the day is that chuks okorafor is good to go sunday respectfully — matt (@yinzzzerr) September 9, 2022. Okorafor played well enough last season at right tackle that he earned a three-year contract extension in March. Allowing 3 sacks a year ago, Okorafor was a solid pass protector that gave Pittsburgh. : 43. Okorafor has been a full-time starter for the past two seasons and has a total of 35 starts amongst his 46 career appearances. UP NEXT. While they charted Moore with all those stats, he ranked dead last among all NFL offensive tackles in Week 1 with a 33. PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers lost right tackle Chuks Okorafor late in Sunday’s season opener against the San Fransisco 49ers, rookie first-round pick Broderick Jones got the call. For starters, Okorafor is currently under contract with the Steelers through the 2024 season after signing a three-year, $29. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. OL Rashaad. Neither player played exceptionally. 9) Height 6' 6". The Steelers got mediocre production out of both starting tackles Dan Moore Jr. The Steelers on Monday signed former Vikings interior lineman Mason Cole and re-signed their own starting right tackle, Chuks Okorafor. Welcome to the world where the Steelers see Broderick Jones d o precisely what he should not do as a rookie. comIt would have been easy to put Zach Banner here but I think there is far more pressure on Chuks Okorafor at this point. The Steelers preseason PFF rankings at receiver pretty much show where they likely will fall in terms of usage and targets in the regular season if all goes as planned. That is until now as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports that Okorafor was complaining about the offense running the same group of run plays in the loss. PFF continues to crush on Connor Heyward, who had a red zone touchdown and blocked well when asked to. Just need a pic of Okorafor riding one now. “What happened last week wasn’t going to change his focus for. According to Okorafor, when he talked to the press after the game, he was healthy but got benched for some things he said during last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers second-year tight end has the top score for the offense on the season. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Dotson led the Steelers with 11 penalties, while Moore was assessed nine. Throughout training camp and much of the preseason, we’ve been operating on the assumption that it was Broderick Jones and Dan Moore battling for the starting left tackle job and Chuks Okorafor. I had a good talk with him," Johnson said. 5 3-7 DET -8 7-2 Sun 1:00p 26 Picks LAC -3 4-5 GB 44 3-6 Sun 1:00p 17 Picks LV 46. Chuks Okorafor actually has the lowest grade of the season mostly due to a 59. College Western Michigan Broncos. 14th overall draft pick Broderick Jones got just his second career start on Sunday in lieu of the benched right tackle Chuks Okorafor. And in hindsight that might be a genius move. Instead, Chuks Okorafor stepped up and did a nice job handling his. His overall score according to PFF was a 74. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are making two changes to their depth chart, adding two rookies to their starting lineup ahead of Week 10 when they face the Green Bay Packers. 3 in pass blocking and 73. Would cost the Steelers $523,425 in dead money if released. 25 million deal with the team last March. Steelers Wire News. 6 #SteelersFootball #SteelersNation #PFF #. ranked as PFF’s 77th-ranked tackle on the year, totaling seven allowed sacks (tied for seventh-most. Okorafor was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) looks on during a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. Three-year veteran Chuks Okorafor is expected to take over at left tackle for the Steelers. Schedule. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed to ‘acting out’ as the reason for his benching. The organization decided to retain their starting right tackle for three years and $29. One is that Okorafor said something he should not have against the Jaguars. Broderick Jones helped spring that after Chuks Okorafor was benched, but Cole had his two best games of the season in the two games that Pittsburgh has got their run game. 5 million in. Okorafor had a balanced score of 73. WR Chase Claypool. Dan Moore Jr. After the Titans game, Okorafor told reporters he was benched because he "acted out" at the end of the loss to the Jaguars, and Tomlin said Tuesday that Okorafor's actions were a "significant. However, Walker got bent back […]Steelers' Mike Tomlin Clearly Upset With OT Chukwuma Okorafor's Foolish Actions In Week 8. . While coach Mike Tomlin is on record that Okorafor isPFF’s signature metric for evaluating running backs is “elusive rating. Chuks Okorafor has 41 pressures with 3 sacks, 5 hits, and 33 hurries. 2 overall grade. Initially, I took this as being. Steelers News 12 hours ago. 75 million in 2024 but if he is cut prior to mid-March will only cost the Steelers $3. Chuks Okorafor: 5: 1: 1: N/A: N/A: N/A: Penalty info is a little less exciting. Okorafor didn’t. Chuks Okorafor only started his first NFL game because the Steelers first offensive play was in their jumbo package where he was the extra tight end. and Chuks Okorafor haven’t looked like NFL starters. 8 (535 snaps) C Mason Cole: 64. The run blocking scores were higher this week with Dotson leading the way at 68. The Steelers spent $72 million last offseason signing free agents Mason Cole and James Daniels and re-signing Okorafor. In the grades provided by PFF, it was the Steelers other quarterback who landed the highest score in 2022. 8 (68 snaps) The sack came from when Moore switched to right tackle following the potential concussion of Chuks Okorafor. Had Chuks put forth another subpar effort in Week 5, he may have very well been the odd man out on game day the next week. Steelers T Chuks Okorafor reveals why he was benched by Mike Tomlin. In the grades provided by PFF, the Steelers offense line has most of their players at the top of the list. The base salaries by year in. 9 run blocking score. No one knows what Okorafor said, but he pointed to ‘acting out. 9 Chuks Okorafor- 61. Meanwhile, Larry Ogunjobi, who did not practice on Friday, practiced fully on Saturday, and he will play despite being limited by a nagging foot injury. On a shovel play, Okorafor got out in front of the play and hit Walker who was trying to come backside on the play. 4 (62nd of 84) Notable stats (regular season): Okorafor had 11 penalties called with 2 penalties declined or offsetting. 6 down to. The. Okorafor also allowed only two sacks on 664 pass snaps. Nobody's perfect, so you can't knock him. "I can't really speak on what's going to. Okorafor’s number is high. OT Chuks Okorafor: 46. The pass blocking scores by the position group went from barely above 60 down to 47. He very well could be this year’s training camp phenom. He started one game each his first and second seasons and started the final 15 games in 2020. View the profile of Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on ESPN. New general manager Omar Khan must prioritize rebuilding Pittsburgh’s line in front of Kenny Pickett. “It was just something I said. 0 — and even he didn’t clear a 62. 21, 2022. So they moved Chuks back to Right and Moore has been at Left ever since. : 43. He actually has the highest run. "Okorafor was upset the offense. 25 million. "He understands. Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor expects to be on the bench again Sunday afternoon against the Packers, and he’s focused on trying to figure out how he can get. The Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL season has come to a close. 1). He is the latest player in a long list of injuries. He finally got a shot to. Chuks Okorafor (elbow) and Connor Heyward (ankle) were surprise inclusions on the injury report. When we first heard that Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Chuks Okorafor was benched for something he said during the Steelers loss to the. Selection 92. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers made a change along the offensive line in Week 9, deciding to bench veteran Chuks Okorafor and replace him for rookie Broderick Jones. The club has signed multiple starters. S. The Pittsburgh Steelers extended right tackle, Chukwuma Okorafor to a three-year, $29. SHARE. Okorafor is signing a three-year, $29. DOB 1996-03-28 ( 27. Share All sharing options for: Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 Exit Interviews: Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. As part of his deal, Okorafor received a $9. at left tackle, Chuks Okorafor at right tackle and very little. College Michigan Wolverines. They found two young veterans to fill their immediate needs at center and right guard and let the other three - Kevin Dotson, Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. VISIT OUR HQ! SHOP ONLINE! Our staffRudolph is “under pressure” (as defined by PFF) on 31. 8M. But that will not change after a strong performance from Broderick Jones, who earned a promotion up the depth chart at right tackle. Center has been a weak spot also as Mason Cole ranks poorly with a score of 47. Daniels and Okorafor were assessed three penalties each. In three seasons as a starter, his highest PFF grade was 62. Chukwuma Okorafor (born August 8, 1997) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). For a decent cost I think people with NFL specific media credentials and former players can get PFF Ultimate which has all the angles not just the 2 given by NFL+ and has a searchable function so you literally search "Pickett deep pass right" and it. Finney played 11 pass-blocking snaps and allowed one pressure at guard while filling in for the injured Trai Turner. 275. Mike Tomlin revealed on Tuesday that it does mean that Jones will suddenly start for the rest but that he is worthy. Chuks Okorafor and Dan Moore Jr. All training camp, Chukwuma Okorafor has worked. A third-round draft pick in 2018, Okarafor made 15 starts at right tackle last year after Zach Banner. OT Chuks Okorafor: 53. Jones was a surprising starter just hours before kickoff. Now, they head back to the South Side with plenty to learn from, and plenty of good to reflect on. 6 (23 snaps) WR Chase Claypool: 47. The Steelers confirmed the. When asked about. Okorafor raked in a deal that could earn him roughly $30 million through the 2024 season. 0 PFF pass blocking grade which ranked second among Steelers o-linemen in the. Chukwuma Okorafor signed a 4 year, $3,407,364 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $812,364 signing bonus, $812,364 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $851,841. 61. Chuks Okorafor isn’t an All-Pro level talent, but he’s a solid player who can play on either side at tackle. Okorafor has the fourth-highest salary-cap hit on the Steelers roster this season. There’s not much to be gleaned from just seven reps, but a nice bounce-back for Chuks Okorafor after a rough first series. G John Leglue: 85.