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David Ojabo

David Ojabo

Scottish-Nigerian gridiron football player (born 2000)

David Ojabo (born 17 May 2000) is a Nigerian American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American college football player at the University of Michigan, and was selected by the Ravens in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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Early years

Ojabo was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 2000 and moved to Aberdeen, Scotland with his family in 2007.[1][2][3] At 17, he moved to Blairstown, New Jersey, in the United States and began attending Blair Academy.[4][5] He initially played basketball before switching to American football.[3] Ojabo committed to the University of Michigan to play college football[6] in part because the Michigan weather was similar to Scotland and made him feel at home.[3]

College career

Ojabo did not play his first year at Michigan in 2019. As a sophomore in 2020, he played in six games and made one tackle. Ojabo took over as a starter in 2021.[7][8] On 4 January 2022, he announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the draft.[9]

While performing on Pro Day at Michigan, Ojabo suffered a left ankle injury while performing a drill. It was later confirmed that he had suffered a torn Achilles.[10]

Professional career

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Ojabo was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on 31 August 2022 as he continued to recover from the Achilles injury he suffered in March.[14] He was activated on 1 November.[15]

On 30 September 2023, Ojabo was placed on injured reserve.[16]

References

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    Chengelis, Angelique S. (23 September 2021). "Michigan's David Ojabo plays with sense of urgency after getting stuck overseas". Detroit News. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
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    VanHaaren, Tom (4 January 2022). "Michigan pass-rusher Ojabo entering NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
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    VanHaaren, Tom (19 March 2022). "Michigan LB David Ojabo suffered torn Achilles during pro day, could miss six months, source says". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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    "David Ojabo Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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    "David Ojabo, Michigan, DE, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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    Brown, Clifton (29 April 2022). "Five Things to Know About David Ojabo". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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    Brown, Clifton (31 August 2022). "Ravens Move Two to IR, Sign Kenyan Drake and Brent Urban". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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    Mink, Ryan (1 November 2022). "Ravens Activate Tyus Bowser, David Ojabo to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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    Mink, Ryan (30 September 2023). "Ravens Place David Ojabo on Injured Reserve, Sign Kyle Van Noy". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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