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Osa Odighizuwa may not be underrated much longer entering his third year

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Playing for a defensive coordinator that gets the most out of interior pass rushers, Osa Odighizuwa is due for a breakout season.

The Cowboys made a serious commitment to the defensive tackle position in the first round of this year’s NFL draft, taking Michigan’s Mazi Smith at 26th overall. The excitement for Smith to make an immediate impact is not only about what he brings as a run defender, but how his size and strength on the inside can create favorable matchups for other defenders in Dan Quinn’s scheme. One player that always makes the most of his snaps on the interior, and could find himself rushing alongside Smith plenty, is Osa Odighizuwa - recently named to NFL.com’s list of underappreciated players.

Odighizuwa is one of four NFC East players on the list, along with Giants WR Isaiah Hodgins, Eagles OT Jordan Mailata, and Commanders RB Brian Robinson. The best division in football from 2022 is well represented here, with the question being which of these players can earn some appreciation and help their team dethrone the Eagles atop the division.

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