Jaguars DC Mike Caldwell discusses leadership that LB Foyesade Oluokun brings to defense
One of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ best free-agent signings this offseason was when they signed former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun. He was a tackling machine the last two seasons, including 2021 where he posted a league-high of 192 combined tackles. Besides his massive tackling numbers, Oluokun recorded four tackles for loss, two sacks, and four quarterback hits last season.
Jacksonville defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell went on “Jaguars Happy Hour” to preview the team’s 2022 defense and raved about his excitement to coach Oluokun.
Caldwell has a good eye when looking for linebackers to add to his team’s roster because he played 10 seasons in the NFL from 1993 to 2003.
“That’s the thing, being a former linebacker, you look for guys who have certain traits,” Caldwell said. “And he has the traits of, he’s gonna be a leader out there. Not because he’s standing in front of the huddle, but because he’s out there and he’s working hard and he’s leading guys and he’s doing it by example.”
He also complimented his ability to play downhill and his intelligence. Oluokun was drafted in 2018 out of Yale. Caldwell is looking forward to working with Oluokun and giving him as much as he can handle.
Oluokun has the tough task of replacing Myles Jack, who was released as a cap casualty not too soon after the Jags agreed to terms with Oluokun. Jack had been with the Jags since 2016 and started in 82 games for them.
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