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Sep 8, 2026
O'Connell needs to earn opportunities through special teams and detailed preparation. He has a developmental path, but the linebacker room is deep enough that he must show immediate reliability.
Strengths: Youth, effort, developmental traits and special-teams opportunity.
Weaknesses: Limited NFL experience and a crowded path to defensive snaps.
