Anfernee Orji Explained

Anfernee Orji
Current Team:New Orleans Saints
Number:58
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:6 October 2000
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:230
High School:Rockwall (TX)
College:Vanderbilt (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Pfr:OrjiAn00

Anfernee Chikezie Orji (born October 6, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Early years

Orji grew up in Rockwall, Texas and attended Rockwall High School.[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Vanderbilt.[2]

College career

Orji played in nine games and made six tackles during his freshman season at Vanderbilt.[3] He recorded 66 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two passes broken up during his sophomore season.[4] Orji led the Commodores with 93 tackles with 13 tackles for loss as a junior.[5] He led the team in tackles for a second straight year as a senior with 106.[6]

Professional career

Orji signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023.[7] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] [9] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[10]

Personal life

Orji has two brothers, Alex and Alston.[11] Alex plays quarterback at the University of Michigan. Alston played linebacker at Vanderbilt (2018-2021) and Campbell (2022).[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whataburger Super Team Spotlight: Rockwall's Anfernee Orji. Dave Campbell's Texas Football. February 25, 2019. April 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Rockwall 3-star DB Anfernee Orji commits to join his brother at Vanderbilt. Dallas Morning News. July 6, 2018. April 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: Anfernee Orji, LB, Vanderbilt: NFL Draft Scouting Report. Jason. Katz. ProFootballNetwork.com. April 9, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: These Vanderbilt football players could get picked in future NFL Draft. The Tennessean. May 3, 2021. April 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Vanderbilt football seeks progress in Year 2 under Clark Lea after ‘humble beginnings’. Joe. Rexrode. The Athletic. May 8, 2022. April 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Former Vanderbilt LB Anfernee Orji boosts NFL Draft stock with impressive offseason. Robbie. Weinstein. 247Sports.com. April 20, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  7. News: New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents. neworleanssaints.com. April 30, 2023.
  8. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  9. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2023.
  10. Web site: New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts. January 8, 2024. January 9, 2024. NewOrleansSaints.com.
  11. Web site: September 26, 2018 . Rivals.com - Alex Orji continuing family tradition of top prospects . January 12, 2024 . n.rivals.com.
  12. Web site: Alston Orji Biography . January 12, 2024 . ESPN . en.

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