RJ Oben explained

RJ Oben
School:Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Currentnumber:9
Currentposition:Defensive end
Class: Senior
Birth Date:17 June 2001
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:262
Highschool:St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City, New Jersey)
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Roman "RJ" Oben Jr. (born June 17, 2001) is an American football defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Duke Blue Devils.

Early life and high school

Raised in Montclair, New Jersey, Oben attended high school at St. Peter's Preparatory School.[1] Coming out of high school Oben was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Duke Blue Devils.[2] [3]

College career

Duke

In Oben's first season in 2019, he played in four games, making just one tackle before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.[4] In the 2020 season, Oben made four tackles with half a tackle being for a loss.[5] In the 2021 season, Oben totaled 25 tackles, with seven going for a loss, five sacks, three forced fumbles, an interception, and a pass breakup.[6] During the 2022 season, Oben notched 20 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, four and a half sacks, and two forced fumbles.[7] In the 2023 season, Oben tallied 17 tackles, with six going for a loss, and five sacks.[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Oben decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[9]

In Oben's career with the Blue Devils, he recorded 67 tackles with 20 being for a loss, 14 sacks, five forced fumbles, and an interception.[10]

Notre Dame

Oben decided to transfer to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[11] [12]

Personal life

RJ is short for 'Roman Junior' and is the son of former NFL offensive tackle Roman Oben.[13] [14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://fightingirish.com/roster/rj-oben/ RJ Oben
  2. Web site: Football: St. Peter's R.J. Oben, Ayir Asante pick their colleges . NJ.com . July 2018 . 27 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Friedman . Adam . New Jersey DE R.J. Oben announces his commitment to Duke . Rivals.com . 27 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Auman . Greg . Thirty sons of ex-Bucs will (off)spring into action this college football season . The Athletic . 7 November 2020 . 27 January 2024.
  5. Web site: R.J. Oben 2020 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 27 January 2024.
  6. Roberts . Ryan . Notre Dame Is Getting Versatile Pass Rush Threat In RJ Oben . Sports Illustrated . 14 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Kelly . Kyle . Transfer Portal: Former Duke DL R.J. Oben commits to Notre Dame football . On3.com . 13 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  8. Web site: Farmer . Douglas . Duke defensive end RJ Oben transfers to Notre Dame, a pass-rush specialist filling a hole on the Irish defense . NBC Sports . 13 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Connolly . Matt . Duke EDGE RJ Oben enters transfer portal . On3.com . December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Notre Dame Lands DE Grad Transfer RJ Oben . Irish Sports Daily . 13 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  11. Driskell . Bryan . Notre Dame Signs Transfer Defensive End R.J. Oben . Sports Illustrated . 20 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Weber . Alex . Notre Dame lands transfer commitment from Duke EDGE RJ Oben . On3.com . 13 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Hunt . Todderick . R.J. Oben, son of former N.Y. Giant Roman Oben, earns Rutgers offer . NJ.com . 8 June 2017 . 27 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Berardino . Mike . More transfer help on the way from Duke: Edge rusher R.J. Oben joins Notre Dame football . South Bend Tribune . 13 December 2023 . 27 January 2024.