Ovie Oghoufo Explained

Ovie Oghoufo
Currentteam:New York Giants
Number:46
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:27 March 2000[1]
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:250
High School:Harrison (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
College:Notre Dame (2018–2020)
Texas (2021–2022)
LSU (2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active

Ovie Oghoufo (born March 27, 2000) is an American professional football 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

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

Notre Dame

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

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

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

Professional career

Oghoufo signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[20]

External links

Notes and References

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