Charles Omenihu Explained
| Charles Omenihu |
| Current Team: | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Number: | 90 |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Birth Date: | 20 August 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 280 |
| High School: | Rowlett (TX) |
| College: | Texas (2015–2018) |
| Draftyear: | 2019 |
| Draftround: | 5 |
| Draftpick: | 161 |
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| Status: | Active/PUP |
| Highlights: |
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| Statleague: | NFL |
| Statseason: | 2023 |
| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 95 |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statvalue2: | 18.5 |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue3: | 5 |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Pfr: | OmenCh00 |
Charles Omenihu (born August 20, 1997)[1] is an American professional football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.[2]
Early years
Omenihu attended Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas. He committed to the University of Texas to play college football.[3]
College career
Omenihu played at Texas from 2015 to 2018.[4] [5] [6] During his career, he had 115 tackles and 16.5 sacks, including 9.5 as a senior. He was named Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2018.[7]
Professional career
Houston Texans
Omenihu was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[8]
San Francisco 49ers
On November 2, 2021, Omenihu was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2023 sixth-round pick.[9]
Kansas City Chiefs
Omenihu signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 16, 2023.[10] He was suspended the first six games of the 2023 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.[11]
Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in the 2024 AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out for Super Bowl LVIII.[12] Without Omenihu, the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to give Omenihu his first Super Bowl ring.[13]
On July 17, 2024, Omenihu was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.[14]
Legal troubles
On January 24, 2023, Omenihu was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.[15]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Charles Omenihu Stats, News, Bio . ESPN . en . December 29, 2019.
- Web site: Charles Omenihu - Football . University of Texas Athletics . en . December 29, 2019.
- Web site: Texas lands DE Omenihu following visit . Olson, Max . February 24, 2014 . ESPN . April 18, 2019.
- Web site: Davis . Danny . October 2, 2018 . After studying top defensive ends, Texas' Charles Omenihu is chasing down quarterbacks . October 22, 2023 . Statesman.com.
- Web site: Moyle . Nick . November 2, 2017 . After transforming body, UT's Charles Omenihu proving he belongs . October 22, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
- Web site: Shapiro . Mike . January 9, 2018 . Texas defensive lineman Charles Omenihu back for senior season . 2024-02-16 . Dallas News.
- Web site: Davison . Drew . How Texas DE Charles Omenihu’s 7-foot wingspan is boosting his NFL Draft stock . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . April 18, 2019 . November 24, 2023.
- Web site: Weston . Matt . April 27, 2019 . 2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Charles Omenihu With The 161st Overall Pick . February 14, 2024 . Battle Red Blog . SB Nation.
- Web site: 49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves ahead of Nov. 2 Trade Deadline. 49ers.com. November 2, 2021.
- Web site: Chiefs Sign DE Charles Omenihu . Chiefs.com. March 16, 2023.
- Web site: Dillon . John . August 4, 2023 . Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu suspended six games . February 14, 2024 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
- Web site: Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu suffered torn ACL in AFC Championship Game. Patra, Kevin. NFL.com. January 29, 2024.
- Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News . en.
- Web site: 2024-07-17 . Chiefs Announce Slew of Roster, Injury Moves to Begin Training Camp . 2024-07-17 . Kansas City Chiefs On SI . en-US.
- Web site: Young . Dennis . January 24, 2023 . 49ers' Omenihu arrested on suspicion of domestic violence . January 24, 2023 . SFGATE . en-US.
