Owen Pappoe Explained

Owen Pappoe
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:44
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:29 September 2000
Birth Place:Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:225
High School:Grayson
(Loganville, Georgia)
College:Auburn (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:5
Draftpick:168
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Touchdowns
Pfr:PappOw00

Owen Pappoe (born September 29, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn before being selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

Pappoe attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.[1] [2] As a senior, he had 121 tackles.[3] He played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game. A five-star recruit, Pappoe committed to Auburn University to play college football.[4] [5] [6] He is of Liberian descent.[7]

College career

Pappoe entered his true freshman season at Auburn in 2019 as a starter.[8] [9] He started all 13 games, recording 49 tackles and two sacks.[10] [11] He returned to Auburn as a starter his sophomore year in 2020 and recorded 93 tackles and 4 sacks.[12] Due to injuries, Pappoe only appeared in 5 games for Auburn in 2021.[13]

Professional career

Pappoe was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round, 168 overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hammock . Will . August 11, 2018 . SUPER SIX FOOTBALL: Grayson linebacker Owen Pappoe lives up to lofty expectations . July 8, 2023 . Gwinnett Prep Sports.
  2. Web site: Denman . Taylor . June 16, 2018 . Owen Pappoe's strength led to a speedy recovery and stellar junior season at Grayson . July 8, 2023 . Gwinnett Prep Sports.
  3. Web site: Vitale . Josh . June 25, 2019 . Hardworking Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe is far from the average five-star freshman . July 8, 2023 . The Advocate.
  4. Web site: Hamilton . Gerry . VanHaaren . Tom . May 1, 2018 . Graduation day: Four HS teammates commit . July 8, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  5. Web site: Vitale . Josh . June 24, 2024 . Auburn lands huge commitment from 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe . July 21, 2024 . Opelika-Auburn News.
  6. Web site: Green . Tom . Why 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe reaffirmed his commitment to Auburn this month . al . December 16, 2018 . July 21, 2024.
  7. Web site: Gershman . Zach . BJ Ojulari Representing Not Only Cardinals, But Nigeria . AZCardinals.com. October 27, 2023 . July 21, 2024.
  8. Web site: Vitale . Josh . Auburn LB Owen Pappoe’s fast start isn’t surprising to anyone who knows him . Montgomery Advertiser . November 6, 2019 . July 21, 2024.
  9. Web site: Ferguson . Justin . Relentless on and off the field, Owen Pappoe isn’t your average five-star freshman . The Athletic . May 24, 2019 . July 21, 2024.
  10. Web site: Vitale . Josh . Why Owen Pappoe could be even better in Year 2 at Auburn . Montgomery Advertiser . September 2, 2020 . July 21, 2024.
  11. Web site: Lee . Justin . INSTANT IMPACT: Auburn’s Owen Pappoe powers up to potential as a true freshman . Opelika-Auburn News . June 24, 2024 . July 21, 2024.
  12. Web site: Vitale . Josh . September 4, 2020 . Agent zero: Auburn's Pappoe certain to have impact greater than jersey number . May 11, 2023 . Decatur Daily.
  13. Web site: Owen Pappoe, Auburn standout LB, announces 2022 plans . January 2, 2022 .
  14. Web site: Quarterback Clayton Tune Highlights Back End Of Cardinals' Draft. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. April 29, 2023.

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