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2nd over: Australia 11-0 (Healy 9, Litchfield 2)

Kashvee opens the bowling from the other end – she was certainly the pick of the bowlers for India on Friday. However, Litchfield is keen to get going and finds a gap in the infield immediately, driving it through cover for a single. And that has inspired Healy into action as well, she cuts it well for four – the first boundary of the match. Litchfield chases after a wide delivery and cuts it into the deep late in the over – she picks up a single, but it might provide India some hope that they can lure her into more risky shots and pick up a boundary. Healy finishes the over with another four.

It is never too early to evaluate offensive line depth for the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Jason Licht has consistently valued size and length along the offensive front, particularly when projecting developmental tackles who can anchor the edge. Identifying linemen with NFL-caliber measurables remains a foundational step in the scouting process.

We are working through each position group this cycle. With that in mind, here is our report on East Texas A&M offensive lineman Ike Ojukwu.

Information

• School: East Texas A&M
• Conference: Southland
• Position: Offensive Line
• Height Weight: 6-5, 349 pounds
• Class: Senior
• Hometown: Allen, Texas
• Hand: 9 3/8
• Arm: 35 1/4
• Wingspan: 83 1/8

Background

Ike Ojukwu brings a rare size profile to the evaluation process. At 6-5 and 349 pounds with over 35-inch arms and an 83-inch wingspan, he possesses true NFL tackle length. A product of Allen High School in Texas, Ojukwu developed into a senior starter at East Texas A&M and carries the added note of being an honor roll student.

His combination of mass and length stands out immediately. While playing at the FCS level, he logged significant snap volume in both run and pass protection and showed flashes of dominance when able to lock defenders out with his reach.

Notable Stats

• 328 offensive snaps
• 143 run blocking snaps
• 185 pass blocking snaps
• 50.4 overall offensive grade
• 49.4 run blocking grade
• 55.9 pass blocking grade
• 1 sack allowed
• 3 quarterback hits allowed
• 11 hurries allowed
• 15 total pressures allowed
• 95.6 pass blocking efficiency

The 2025 season provided the larger evaluation sample, with 185 pass blocking snaps against Southland competition. His efficiency numbers suggest functional pass protection, though grading consistency reflects technical areas still in development.

Skills

• Massive frame with rare length
• Long-arm advantage in pass protection
• Strong initial anchor
• Wide wingspan for edge control
• Flashes movement in the run game
• Developmental technique
• Level-of-competition adjustment required

Ojukwu’s physical profile is the headline. At nearly 350 pounds with elite arm length, he can engulf defenders when his hands land first. His wingspan allows him to widen the arc for edge rushers, and when he sets properly, he can stall speed rushers with sheer reach.

However, his pad level and footwork require refinement. At his size, leverage becomes critical, and when he plays high, defenders can get underneath him. His 2025 grading profile reflects inconsistency rather than outright liability, but the jump from Southland competition to NFL pass rushers will be significant.

In the run game, his power shows when he maintains balance and drives through contact. He has the raw tools to develop into a mauling presence, though consistency snap-to-snap must improve.

Player Summary

Ike Ojukwu projects as a late Day 3 selection or priority undrafted free agent with developmental tackle traits. His size, arm length, and wingspan will draw attention in pre-draft evaluations, particularly for teams seeking long-term tackle depth.

In Tampa Bay, Ojukwu would profile as a developmental swing tackle candidate competing for a practice squad or reserve role. With coaching refinement and improved leverage consistency, he has the physical ceiling to outplay his draft position, but he remains a projection-based evaluation at this stage.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ike Ojukwu, OL, East Texas A&M

MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored two first-period goals to help propel the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Mike Matheson and Kirby Dach scored goals in the second period for Montreal, which has recorded at least a point in seven consecutive games (5-0-2).

Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans added empty-net goals in the third and Suzuki had two assists. Jakub Dobes made 27 saves as he improved his record to 9-0-2 over his last 11 games.

Caufield now has a team-high 35 goals this season. It took all of 30 seconds for the Canadiens to find the back of the net, marking the fastest game-opening goal scored by Montreal this season. Jakob Chychrun’s point shot was blocked by Caufield, resulting in a breakaway for the forward. His snap shot beat Charlie Lindgren to the glove side.

Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Capitals, who had their three-game win streak snapped. The Capitals captain has scored 44 goals and recorded 76 points in just 63 career matchups against the Canadiens.

Lindgren stopped 19 shots in his first start since Jan. 29.

Washington failed to capitalize four power-play opportunities.

The Bell Centre remains a tough stop for visiting teams as Montreal improved to 10-3-1 in its last 14 home games.

Up next

Capitals: Host the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night.

Canadiens: Visit the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

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