Ovie Oghoufo

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Ovie Oghoufo
Oghoufo in 2023
LSU Tigers – No. 2
PositionDefensive end
ClassSenior
MajorStrategic Communication
Personal information
Born: (2000-03-27) March 27, 2000 (age 24)[1]
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolHarrison (Farmington Hills, Michigan)

Ovie Oghoufo (born March 27, 2000)[1] is an American football defensive end for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and for the Texas Longhorns.

Early life and high school[edit]

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[edit]

Notre Dame[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+7⁄8 in
(1.90 m) 		248 lb
(112 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.65 s 4.48 s 7.14 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 20 reps
All values from Pro Day[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Williams, Jimmy (July 30, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ovie Oghoufo, OLB, LSU". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Wenzel, Matt (22 July 2016). "4-star 2018 LB Ovie Oghoufo picks Notre Dame over U-M, MSU and others". MLive.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. ^ Budner, Marty. "Notre Dame-bound Oghoufo is key Harrison weapon". Observer and Eccentric Newspapers. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ Goricki, David (28 January 2018). "Blue Chip profile: 'Desire to be the best' drives Ovie Oghoufo". Detroit News. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  5. ^ "2018 LB Ovie Oghoufo commits to Notre Dame". NBC Sports. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  6. ^ Oghoufo, Ovie (19 December 2017). "I grew up a Michigan football fan. Here's why I committed to Notre Dame". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  7. ^ James, Tyler (3 April 2017). "Notre Dame commits Ovie Oghoufo and Kalon Gervin receive The Opening invites". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  8. ^ James, Tyler (26 January 2021). "Former Notre Dame DE Ovie Oghoufo picks Texas for grad transfer". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  9. ^ Davis, Brian (26 January 2021). "Notre Dame defensive end Ovie Oghoufo coming to Texas as graduate transfer". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  10. ^ Driskell, Bryan (5 January 2021). "Ovie Oghoufo To Transfer From Notre Dame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Texas defensive end Ovie Oghoufo settled in after Notre Dame transfer". Austin American-Statesman. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  12. ^ Wagner, Stephen (26 January 2021). "Texas lands grad transfer DL from Notre Dame". Dallas News. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  13. ^ Hunte, Sydney (12 January 2023). "Ovie Oghoufo, former Texas edge rusher, signs with SEC program". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  14. ^ Dimmitt, Zach (28 September 2022). "Texas Longhorns Coach Steve Sarkisian Addresses Ovie Oghoufo Being Hit by Texas Tech Fan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  15. ^ Gates, Billy (21 December 2022). "Texas DE Ovie Oghoufo named to Academic All-America football team". KXAN.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  16. ^ Schultz, Nick (5 January 2023). "Texas LB Ovie Oghoufo announces intent to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  17. ^ Alexander, Wilson (12 January 2023). "LSU adds transfer edge rusher who started his career playing for Brian Kelly at Notre Dame". NOLA.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  18. ^ Riley, Koki (13 January 2023). "Texas edge rusher Ovie Oghoufo transfers to LSU football". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  19. ^ Nagy, Zack (16 April 2023). "LSU EDGE Ovie Oghoufo Opens Up On Transfer Decision Reuniting With Brian Kelly". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  20. ^ "2024 LSU Football Pro Day". LSUSports.net. Retrieved March 27, 2024.

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