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David Ojabo

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David Ojabo
Ojabo with the Michigan Wolverines in 2021
No. 56 – New Orleans Saints
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-05-17) 17 May 2000 (age 26)
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolBlair Academy (Blairstown, New Jersey, U.S.)
CollegeMichigan (2019–2021)
NFL draft2022: 2nd round, 45th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles32
Sacks4.5
Forced fumbles2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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 January 4, 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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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		250 lb
(113 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(2.05 m)		4.55 s1.64 s2.64 s4.45 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine[11][12]

Baltimore Ravens

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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 November 1st.[15] He recorded his first sack in Week 18 in of the 2022 season against the Bengals.[16]

On 30 September 2023, Ojabo was placed on injured reserve.[17]

Miami Dolphins

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On 16 March 2026, Ojabo signed with the Miami Dolphins.[18] On August 30, he was released as part of final roster cuts.[19]

New Orleans Saints

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On October 1, 2026, Ojabo signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad.[20]

References

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  1. ↑ Sang, Orion (15 July 2020). "Michigan football's David Ojabo thought he'd be in Scotland a week. He has been there 3 months". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  2. ↑ Cryle, Ryan (18 July 2020). "David Ojabo eager to continue American football rise with Michigan Wolverines after three months stranded in Westhill". Press and Journal. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "From Africa, to Aberdeen, to the NFL". BBC Sport. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  4. ↑ Hunt, Todderick (9 February 2018). "Lightning strikes twice at Blair, which boasts DE Ojabo". NJ.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. ↑ Farrell, Perry A. (5 July 2018). "From Nigeria to Scotland to N.J., how David Ojabo became Michigan commit". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. ↑ Baumgardner, Nick (2 July 2018). "Michigan football: 3-star DE David Ojabo commits to robust 2019 class". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. ↑ Kahn, Andrew (24 September 2021). "Nigeria-born, Scotland-raised, Michigan football LB continues remarkable rise". mlive.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (4 January 2022). "Michigan pass-rusher Ojabo entering NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "David Ojabo Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  12. ↑ "David Ojabo, Michigan, DE, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  13. ↑ Brown, Clifton (29 April 2022). "Five Things to Know About David Ojabo". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  14. ↑ Brown, Clifton (31 August 2022). "Ravens Move Two to IR, Sign Kenyan Drake and Brent Urban". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  15. ↑ Mink, Ryan (1 November 2022). "Ravens Activate Tyus Bowser, David Ojabo to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  16. ↑ "David Ojabo 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  17. ↑ Mink, Ryan (30 September 2023). "Ravens Place David Ojabo on Injured Reserve, Sign Kyle Van Noy". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "Dolphins sign Ojabo". MiamiDolphins.com. 16 March 2026.
  19. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. 30 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
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