How new Giants LB Bobby Okereke will transform their defense

The New York Giants had arguably the worst linebacker corps in the NFL last season. This offseason, general manager Joe Schoen made it a priority to bolster the position group, signing free agent LB Bobby Okereke to a four-year, $40 million deal.

Okereke will transform the Giants’ defense, providing Big Blue with a versatile skill set and a level of athleticism that was otherwise absent from the unit.

How new Giants LB Bobby Okereke will transform their defense

Okereke signed with Big Blue this offseason after starting his career with the Indianapolis Colts. The 2019 third-round pick appeared in 64 games for the Colts across the past four seasons, totaling 420 combined tackles.

In an interview with Fireside Giants, Okereke detailed his playing style and highlighted the different aspects of his game that make him stand out:

I’m a fast, physical, sideline to sideline linebacker. I’m great in man coverage. I’m great in zone coverage. And I really excel at stopping the run. I’m disciplined. I’m smart. I’m a team player. And I’m really just an athlete out there, trying to work together with my teammates, but someone who really just has a big drive to win.

Bobby Okereke in an exclusive interview with Fireside Giants

Okereke is known for his ability to contribute both as a run-stopper and as a coverage linebacker. He racked up over 130 combined tackles in each of his last two seasons with the Colts while also totaling two interceptions and nine pass breakups.