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Saints 2020 Year-in-Review: David Onyemata

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From unknown prospect to defensive star, David Onyemata has become a staple of a powerful New Orleans defense.

By Bob Rose | SI


Entering the 2016 NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints were desperate to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses. They had already used the 12th overall pick in the 1st round on defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. After drafting WR Michael Thomas with an early 2nd round choice, they went back to the defense and selected S Vonn Bell late in the 2nd round.

New Orleans would stay on the defensive side with their 4th round pick. Despite known prospects like Andrew Billings, Deon Bush, Blake Martinez, and Quinton Jefferson still available, the Saints threw a curveball at experts. With the 120th overall choice, the Saints selected defensive tackle David Onyemata from the University of Manitoba in Canada.

Onyemata grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and had never even seen a football game until he immigrated to Winnipeg in 2011 to attend college. Despite his inexperience, he was an immediate star because of his rare blend of strength and natural athleticism.

Onyemata was invited to the 2015 East-West Shrine Game, where NFL scouts first got a look at his raw talents. He would be the first player from Manitoba to be drafted to the NFL, and just the 12th player ever to be drafted from a Canadian college.

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