Ozigbo getting some love from a Draft Analyst

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[Lincoln100]

I have no problem saying he’s the most complete back in the BIG. He’s more elusive and has more top end speed than Taylor.

 

[Hugo_Stiglitz7]

I have no problem saying he’s the most complete back in the BIG. He’s more elusive and has more top end speed than Taylor.

Frost compared him to Royce Freeman. Not a bad guy to be compared to.

 

[DudznSudz]

Yup! I think he has a future in the NFL as a serviceable back, just unlikely to be a franchise star. Hats off to him; he went through a lot of coaching changes and really changed his body around and pushed himself, and now look at how he finished. Hell of a good story.

 

[HuskerAlum92]

Hopefully he gets a combine invite, gets drafted late rounds, and Frost/Duval get credit for getting him to the NFL.

 

[Wyldcard]

I bet he earns a starting roster spot as more NFL teams are running spread offenses. Ziggy also has good hands. His size and speed as well as being able to catch the ball.

 

[DudznSudz]

Hopefully he gets a combine invite, gets drafted late rounds, and Frost/Duval get credit for getting him to the NFL.

I think that is totally in the cards. I think he'll at least make a practice squad, might even get to an active roster on a team that needs a serviceable back ready to play a few downs per series.

I was also thinking of teams that use players in a plug-and-play system, like New England. A team like that would totally use Ziggy.

 

[JohnRossEwing]

Heck you only need one coach to like you and you are on a team. Ideally you want to get on a team and earn a second contract. Then leave after about 6 years in the league with your pension and your knees. Jump into a low position on a coaching staff and go from there.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

He's an NFL back in some capacity. There are plenty of guys that make a living there who weren't anything special in college. The problem is sticking around long enough to get a pension.

 

[Headcard]

Going to miss Ziggy Stardust.

 

[DudznSudz]

He's an NFL back in some capacity. There are plenty of guys that make a living there who weren't anything special in college. The problem is sticking around long enough to get a pension.

Yup! And avoid a life-shattering injury or getting addicted to painkillers.

 

[Husker.Wed._rivals]

Heck you only need one coach to like you and you are on a team. Ideally you want to get on a team and earn a second contract. Then leave after about 6 years in the league with your pension and your knees. Jump into a low position on a coaching staff and go from there.

I looked into NFL pension specifics once, but can't remember the details. I don't think the pension money starts being paid until a certain age, like 55. However, assuming someone makes $4M during six years in the league and instead of buying Escalades and jewelery sets up a financial plan, he could live on that and do the low-level coaching basically for fun. Ozigbo doesn't strike me as the type to squander his money.

 

[JohnRossEwing]

I looked into NFL pension specifics once, but can't remember the details. I don't think the pension money starts being paid until a certain age, like 55. However, assuming someone makes $4M during six years in the league and instead of buying Escalades and jewelery sets up a financial plan, he could live on that and do the low-level coaching basically for fun. Ozigbo doesn't strike me as the type to squander his money.

Really, 55? For some reason I thought it started right when you retired IF you did 4 years in the league...I might be totally wrong.

Baseball did have a weird one...it was innings played I think? Here is some of the baseball one: "They earn lifetime health benefits after playing only one day in the league and they qualify for a pension after only 43 game days."

 

[RealTucoSalamanca]

https://firstquarterfinance.com/nfl-pension-plan-retirement-plan/

Here is some details on NFL, MLB and NBA pensions

 

[saluno22]

I looked into NFL pension specifics once, but can't remember the details. I don't think the pension money starts being paid until a certain age, like 55. However, assuming someone makes $4M during six years in the league and instead of buying Escalades and jewelery sets up a financial plan, he could live on that and do the low-level coaching basically for fun. Ozigbo doesn't strike me as the type to squander his money.

Really, 55? For some reason I thought it started right when you retired IF you did 4 years in the league...I might be totally wrong.

Baseball did have a weird one...it was innings played I think? Here is some of the baseball one: "They earn lifetime health benefits after playing only one day in the league and they qualify for a pension after only 43 game days."

NFL players can start drawing from their pension at 45 at a reduced rate. Full pensions start at 65.

 

[WoodRiverJennings]

Ozigbo is awesome. If he gets a combine invite and can run in the mid 4.5s, I bet he gets drafted.

 

[Bold Words]

Devine is on my list of all time favorite Huskers. When this program gets where it wants to be, it'll be built on the hardwork of people like him.

 

[ZaneHickey]

That thread title...just doesn't sound 100% good.

 

[RedRocks]

Did Oz play at 235 lbs? Thought he was lighter than that.

 

[spinner4_rivals42045]

It’s already starting. I bet by the time April comes around Oz is high on most teams draft boards. I probably haven’t been this high on a Husker back for the NFL in 20 years. Size, speed, vision, and I thought did a great job at protecting the ball this last year. I think husker fans are jaded about him because of his prior years.

 

[WoodRiverJennings]

It’s already starting. I bet by the time April comes around Oz is high on most teams draft boards. I probably haven’t been this high on a Husker back for the NFL in 20 years. Size, speed, vision, and I thought did a great job at protecting the ball this last year. I think husker fans are jaded about him because of his prior years.

I was a little higher on Helu. Are you including Green in that last 20 years? He was in the '98 draft, right? Regardless, Ozigbo has a real shot to do some damage in the league. Very deserving of a shot.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

Did Oz play at 235 lbs? Thought he was lighter than that.

There is zero chance he played at 235. He might be that weight at the combine though.

 

[WoodRiverJennings]

There is zero chance he played at 235. He might be that weight at the combine though.

I think he was probably closer to 225 during the season.

 

[morninghusker]

Really, 55? For some reason I thought it started right when you retired IF you did 4 years in the league...I might be totally wrong.

Baseball did have a weird one...it was innings played I think? Here is some of the baseball one: "They earn lifetime health benefits after playing only one day in the league and they qualify for a pension after only 43 game days."

A friend of mine just missed being fully vested as he needed the equivalent of 8 full seasons to qualify. Came up less than 1/4 season short. He's not upset about what he did qualify for however.

 

[F5Tornado]

Wish he was back next year!

 

[spinner4_rivals42045]

I was a little higher on Helu. Are you including Green in that last 20 years? He was in the '98 draft, right? Regardless, Ozigbo has a real shot to do some damage in the league. Very deserving of a shot.

Green was the guy I was referring to as the last back. 20 years ago I guess but come draft time it will be 21 years. Dam where did the time go

 

[TheBeav815]

Ozigbo shocked everyone with the way he grabbed that job and blew up this year. Definitely the quickest and most dynamic has been in his career. Hope he gets a senior bowl invite and can show what he's all about.