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Ovie Oghoufo

Ovie Oghoufo (born March 27, 2000)[1] is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Notre Dame, Texas, and LSU before being signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent.

Ovie Oghoufo
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Oghoufo in 2023
Personal information
Born: (2000-03-27) March 27, 2000 (age 24)[1]
Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Harrison (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
College:Notre Dame (2018–2020)
Texas (2021–2022)
LSU (2023)
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Early life and high school

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Oghoufo attended high school at Harrison in Farmington Hills, Michigan. During Oghoufo's sophomore season, he tallied 66 tackles with 19 being for a loss, eight sacks, and three forced fumbles.[2] In Oghoufo's first game as he senior, he totaled ten tackles as well as bringing in five receptions for 59 yards.[3] In Oghoufo's senior season, he made 32 receptions for 508 yards and five TDs while also having 56 tackles and seven sacks.[4] Coming out of high school, Oghoufo held offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, Boston College, and Kentucky.[5] Oghoufo ultimately decided to commit to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[6][7]

College career

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Notre Dame

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In the 2019 season, Oghoufo totaled 12 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection.[8] In 2020, Oghoufo would total ten tackles with two and a half being for a loss, and a sack and a half.[9] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Oghoufo decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

Texas

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Oghoufo decided to transfer to play for the Texas Longhorns.[11][12] During the 2021 season, Oghoufo tallied 42 tackles with five and a half going for a loss, and two sacks.[13] In week four of the 2022 season, Oghoufo had six tackles, and forced a fumble but the Longhorns would fall to Texas Tech.[14] In 2022, Oghoufo notched 50 tackles with eight and a half being for a loss, two and a half sacks, and a forced fumble.[15] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Oghoufo decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[16]

In Oghoufo's career with Texas, he started 20 games where he made 96 tackles with 14 being for a loss, and four and a half sacks.[17]

LSU

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Oghoufo decided to transfer to play for the LSU Tigers.[18][19]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+7⁄8 in
(1.90 m) 		248 lb
(112 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.65 s 1.68 s 2.78 s 4.48 s 7.14 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 20 reps
All values from Pro Day[20][21]

Oghoufo signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[22] He was waived/injured on August 27.[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b Williams, Jimmy (July 30, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ovie Oghoufo, OLB, LSU". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Wenzel, Matt (July 22, 2016). "4-star 2018 LB Ovie Oghoufo picks Notre Dame over U-M, MSU and others". MLive.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Budner, Marty. "Notre Dame-bound Oghoufo is key Harrison weapon". Observer and Eccentric Newspapers. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Goricki, David (January 28, 2018). "Blue Chip profile: 'Desire to be the best' drives Ovie Oghoufo". Detroit News. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "2018 LB Ovie Oghoufo commits to Notre Dame". NBC Sports. July 22, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Oghoufo, Ovie (December 19, 2017). "I grew up a Michigan football fan. Here's why I committed to Notre Dame". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  7. ^ James, Tyler (April 3, 2017). "Notre Dame commits Ovie Oghoufo and Kalon Gervin receive The Opening invites". The Herald-Times. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  8. ^ James, Tyler (January 26, 2021). "Former Notre Dame DE Ovie Oghoufo picks Texas for grad transfer". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Davis, Brian (January 26, 2021). "Notre Dame defensive end Ovie Oghoufo coming to Texas as graduate transfer". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Driskell, Bryan (January 5, 2021). "Ovie Oghoufo To Transfer From Notre Dame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Texas defensive end Ovie Oghoufo settled in after Notre Dame transfer". Austin American-Statesman. September 20, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Wagner, Stephen (January 26, 2021). "Texas lands grad transfer DL from Notre Dame". Dallas News. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Hunte, Sydney (January 12, 2023). "Ovie Oghoufo, former Texas edge rusher, signs with SEC program". Saturday Down South. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Dimmitt, Zach (September 28, 2022). "Texas Longhorns Coach Steve Sarkisian Addresses Ovie Oghoufo Being Hit by Texas Tech Fan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Gates, Billy (December 21, 2022). "Texas DE Ovie Oghoufo named to Academic All-America football team". KXAN.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Schultz, Nick (January 5, 2023). "Texas LB Ovie Oghoufo announces intent to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Alexander, Wilson (January 12, 2023). "LSU adds transfer edge rusher who started his career playing for Brian Kelly at Notre Dame". NOLA.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Riley, Koki (January 13, 2023). "Texas edge rusher Ovie Oghoufo transfers to LSU football". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  19. ^ Nagy, Zack (April 16, 2023). "LSU EDGE Ovie Oghoufo Opens Up On Transfer Decision Reuniting With Brian Kelly". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  20. ^ "2024 LSU Football Pro Day". LSUSports.net. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "Ovie Oghoufo College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  22. ^ Salomone, Dan (May 11, 2024). "Giants sign 8 undrafted rookies, including 1 international player". Giants.com.
  23. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". Giants.com.
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