Lawrence Okoye has never put on a football helmet, but buzz is increasing that he could be a late-round selection in the NFL Draft.
Okoye competed for Great Britain in the discus in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Okoye is 6-foot-6 at 304 pounds with an explosive blend of athleticism and size.
"I have played rugby. I played the wing," Okoye said. "Which is probably comparable to playing wideout in football. I played against a lot of small, quick guys. And they used to test my feet, defensively, when I had to make open-field tackles and stuff."
Okoye's father, Lawrence Sr., was a defensive end at Nebraska.