Justin Eboigbe Explained

Justin Eboigbe
Currentteam:Los Angeles Chargers
Number:92
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:9 April 2001
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:297
Highlights:
College:Alabama (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:4
Draftpick:105
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:E/EboiJu00

Justin Eboigbe (born April 9, 2001)[1] is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life

Eboigbe attended Forest Park High School in Forest Park, Georgia.[2] He was selected to play in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game.[3] He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[4] [5]

College career

As a true freshman at Alabama in 2019, Eboigbe played in 10 games with two starts and had 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks. In 2020 he had 19 tackles and an interception in 13 games and in 2021 had 19 tackles and a half sack in 15 games. Eboigbe played in the first four games of the 2022 season, before suffering a season-ending neck injury.[6] He returned from the injury in 2023.[7]

Professional career

Egoigbe was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 105th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Justin Eboigbe Defensive Line - EDGE Alabama . November 21, 2023 . NFL Draft Buzz.
  2. Web site: Strickland . Luke . 2018-07-31 . Clayton County Super Six: Justin Eboigbe, defensive end, Forest Park High . 2024-06-05 . Clayton News . en.
  3. Web site: Jordan . Jason . 2018-10-13 . Alabama commit Justin Eboigbe receives his UA jersey . 2024-06-05 . USA TODAY High School Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: Byington . Alex . June 18, 2018 . Alabama lands prized defensive end recruit Eboigbe . 2024-06-05 . Montgomery Advertiser . en-US.
  5. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . 2018-06-18 . 4-star defensive lineman commits to Alabama . 2024-05-22 . AL.com . en.
  6. Web site: Kelly . Nick . April 18, 2023 . Alabama football's Justin Eboigbe details journey back from serious neck injury . 2024-06-05 . The Tuscaloosa News . en-US.
  7. Web site: Alvarez . Nick . 2023-04-18 . Justin Eboigbe reaches ‘personal milestone’ as neck injury fully heals . 2024-06-05 . AL.com . en.
  8. Web site: Simmons . Myles . 2024-05-16 . Chargers sign fourth-round pick Justin Eboigbe . 2024-06-05 . NBC Sports . en-US.