Julian Okwara holds the RDE · Backup spot in Cleveland Browns’s edge room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Julian Okwara is a 6'4", 241-pound defensive end from Notre Dame, selected 67th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by Detroit. Over six seasons, he appeared in 51 games with five starts, recording 10 sacks, 71 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. In 2024 with Arizona, he played 13 games including one start, posting 18 tackles and one sack. Okwara signed with the Cleveland Browns on April 14, 2025.

Notre Dame2016 – 2019

Lions2020 – 2023

Cardinals2024

Browns2025 — present

CollegeNotre DameDraftRound 3 · No. 67 overall · 2020 · DETAcquiredAcquired from Detroit Lions · drafted thereHometownCharlotte, NC