Njoku put together a strong spring showing, and his film showed a defensive back who is continuing to take big steps in his development. On tape, he displayed good instincts in coverage, staying patient in his backpedal and showing the ability to stay connected with receivers throughout the route. He did a good job recognizing plays quickly, closing space, and putting himself in position to make a play on the football.

Njoku is a defensive back who shows up on film with a competitive, physical style and a strong willingness to get involved in every phase of the defense. He plays with confidence in space and doesn’t back down from challenging receivers, whether in coverage or when the ball is in the air.

What stands out is his ability to stay engaged through routes and react once the play declares itself. Njoku shows solid closing speed when breaking on short to intermediate throws, allowing him to contest passes and disrupt timing between quarterback and receiver. He’s active with his eyes and keeps himself in position to make plays rather than just react late.

In run support, he brings a physical edge for a defensive back. He’s willing to step downhill, take on contact, and finish tackles in space, which adds value beyond just coverage snaps.

Njoku has clearly taken a step forward this year and it shows in his overall confidence and execution. He’s playing faster because his recognition has improved — he diagnoses plays quickly and reacts instead of hesitating. His technique in coverage looks cleaner, with better foot discipline and smoother transitions when flipping his hips to run. He’s staying tighter in phase and doing a better job staying connected through route breaks. What stands out is his growth in competitiveness — he’s attacking the football at the catch point and challenging every rep like he belongs. In run support, he’s more decisive and physical, stepping downhill with purpose and finishing plays. Njoku’s improvement is noticeable, and he’s showing that he’s capable of elevating his impact on the field this season.