Ovie Oghoufo
.jpg) Oghoufo in 2023 | |
| No. 46 – New York Giants | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Outside linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 27, 2000[1] |
| 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) |
| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Ovie Oghoufo (born March 27, 2000)[1] is an American football outside linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame, Texas, and LSU before being signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent.
Early life and high school[edit]
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[edit]
Notre Dame[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Oghoufo decided to transfer to play for the LSU Tigers.[18][19]
Professional career[edit]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 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 | 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] | ||||||||||||
Oghoufo signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[21]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Williams, Jimmy (July 30, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ovie Oghoufo, OLB, LSU". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Wenzel, Matt (22 July 2016). "4-star 2018 LB Ovie Oghoufo picks Notre Dame over U-M, MSU and others". MLive.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Budner, Marty. "Notre Dame-bound Oghoufo is key Harrison weapon". Observer and Eccentric Newspapers. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Goricki, David (28 January 2018). "Blue Chip profile: 'Desire to be the best' drives Ovie Oghoufo". Detroit News. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "2018 LB Ovie Oghoufo commits to Notre Dame". NBC Sports. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Oghoufo, Ovie (19 December 2017). "I grew up a Michigan football fan. Here's why I committed to Notre Dame". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ James, Tyler (3 April 2017). "Notre Dame commits Ovie Oghoufo and Kalon Gervin receive The Opening invites". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ James, Tyler (26 January 2021). "Former Notre Dame DE Ovie Oghoufo picks Texas for grad transfer". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Davis, Brian (26 January 2021). "Notre Dame defensive end Ovie Oghoufo coming to Texas as graduate transfer". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Driskell, Bryan (5 January 2021). "Ovie Oghoufo To Transfer From Notre Dame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Texas defensive end Ovie Oghoufo settled in after Notre Dame transfer". Austin American-Statesman. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Wagner, Stephen (26 January 2021). "Texas lands grad transfer DL from Notre Dame". Dallas News. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Hunte, Sydney (12 January 2023). "Ovie Oghoufo, former Texas edge rusher, signs with SEC program". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach (28 September 2022). "Texas Longhorns Coach Steve Sarkisian Addresses Ovie Oghoufo Being Hit by Texas Tech Fan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Gates, Billy (21 December 2022). "Texas DE Ovie Oghoufo named to Academic All-America football team". KXAN.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Schultz, Nick (5 January 2023). "Texas LB Ovie Oghoufo announces intent to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Wilson (12 January 2023). "LSU adds transfer edge rusher who started his career playing for Brian Kelly at Notre Dame". NOLA.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Riley, Koki (13 January 2023). "Texas edge rusher Ovie Oghoufo transfers to LSU football". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Nagy, Zack (16 April 2023). "LSU EDGE Ovie Oghoufo Opens Up On Transfer Decision Reuniting With Brian Kelly". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "2024 LSU Football Pro Day". LSUSports.net. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (May 11, 2024). "Giants sign 8 undrafted rookies, including 1 international player". Giants.com.