58 Bobby Okereke ILB

Okereke posted 65 tackles, a sack and two pass breakups over 16 games in 2019.

Okereke made eight starts in 2019 and averaged 29.9 defensive snaps per game. The rookie third-round pick had solid production despite a limited role, and he could vie for a full-time starting role in 2020.

Okereke had three tackles (two sol) a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 31-17 loss to Tennessee.

Okereke played only 29 defensive snaps but made the most of his opportunities to secure his first career sack. The 23-year-old has minimal IDP value as a rotational linebacker, but he still has three-plus tackles in six straight games despite the limited role.

Okereke played 61 snaps in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Falcons, finishing the game with eight tackles (six solo).

The snap total was a season-high for Okereke who played just 20 snaps the week before. Starting in place of Darius Leonard (concussion), Okereke finished second on the Colts with eight tackles, trailing only Anthony Walker (14). If Leonard can't go in Week 4, expect more of the same from Okereke when his team hosts the Raiders.

Okereke will start at middle linebacker in Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Okereke is drawing the start in place of Darius Leonard (concussion). Through two weeks Okereke has played just 25 total defensive snaps. He'll be in line for a serious increase in workload while in the starting unit.

Okereke had one total tackle in Sunday's loss at the Chargers. He played on 15 of the defense's 63 snaps.

The 2019 third-round draft pick begins the season as the backup middle linebacker to Anthony Walker.

The Colts selected Okereke in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 89th overall.

A three-year starter at Stanford who picked up Pac-12 Honorable Mention nods in each of his last two seasons, Okereke adds even more talent to a loaded Indianapolis linebacking corps. He had 96 tackles in each of the last two seasons and has impressive length and athleticism for a linebacker. Okereke checks in with 34 1/2-inch arms and ran a 4.58-second 40-yard dash at the combine. The Darius Leonard comparisons will be tough to escape because of Okereke's speed, length, and ability.