Anfernee Orji

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Anfernee Orji
No. 58 – New Orleans Saints
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 23)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Rockwall (TX)
College: Vanderbilt (2019–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Anfernee Chikezie Orji (born October 6, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

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Early years

Orji grew up in Rockwall, Texas and attended Rockwall High School. [1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Vanderbilt. [2]

College career

Orji played in nine games and made six tackles during his freshman season at Vanderbilt. [3] He recorded 66 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two passes broken up during his sophomore season. [4] Orji led the Commodores with 93 tackles with 13 tackles for loss as a junior. [5] He led the team in tackles for a second straight year as a senior with 106. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		230 lb
(104 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.53 s1.54 s2.57 s4.43 s7.00 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

Orji signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023. [9] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] [11] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [12]

Personal life

Orji has two brothers, Alex and Alston. [13] Alex plays quarterback at the University of Michigan. [13] Alston played linebacker at Vanderbilt (2018-2021) and Campbell (2022). [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Whataburger Super Team Spotlight: Rockwall's Anfernee Orji". Dave Campbell's Texas Football . February 25, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Rockwall 3-star DB Anfernee Orji commits to join his brother at Vanderbilt". Dallas Morning News . July 6, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ Katz, Jason (April 9, 2023). "Anfernee Orji, LB, Vanderbilt: NFL Draft Scouting Report". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ "These Vanderbilt football players could get picked in future NFL Draft". The Tennessean . May 3, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ Rexrode, Joe (May 8, 2022). "Vanderbilt football seeks progress in Year 2 under Clark Lea after 'humble beginnings'". The Athletic . Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ Weinstein, Robbie (April 20, 2023). "Former Vanderbilt LB Anfernee Orji boosts NFL Draft stock with impressive offseason". 247Sports.com . Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Anfernee Orji Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Anfernee Orji College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". neworleanssaints.com. April 30, 2023.
  10. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2023.
  12. ↑ "New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  13. 1 2 "Rivals.com - Alex Orji continuing family tradition of top prospects". n.rivals.com. September 26, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Alston Orji Biography". ESPN. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
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