Now entering his fourth season, a contract year, Onwuzurike thinks he’s ready for a breakout year. After playing at 280 pounds last season, he said he’s at 300 pounds (with maybe a couple more to gain) this spring and feels the best he has in years.
“It just feels like we’re back playing football,” Onwuzurike said after practice Wednesday. “You come out here and all you are worried about is getting tired. You’re not worried about your body hurting. You’re not worried about nothing else. And an offseason all you’re worried about is working hard. It makes things a lot easier, for sure. It feels good. My back is nice and healthy, and my body can take the weight. It feels good out here.”
Onwuzurike explained the difference he feels in his body as having his lower body and upper body finally moving together as one, and it’s significantly improved his speed to power combination, even with the added weight. He said his body finally feels like it’s working all together for the first time since he joined the NFL.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell called out Onwuzurike Wednesday when asked about players who have a been a pleasant surprise so far this spring.
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