Charles Omenihu

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Charles Omenihu
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Omenihu with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025
Profile
Position Defensive end
Personal information
Born (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 (age 28)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school Rowlett (Rowlett, Texas)
College Texas (2015–2018)
NFL draft 2019: 5th round, 161st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Tackles 129
Sacks 23
Forced fumbles 6
Pass deflections 8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Omenihu (born August 20, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end. Omenihu played college football for the Texas Longhorns and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

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Early life

Omenihu attended Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas. He committed to the University of Texas to play college football. [1]

College career

Omenihu played at Texas from 2015 to 2018. [2] [3] [4] During his career, he had 115 tackles and 16.5 sacks, including 9.5 as a senior. He was named Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2018. [5]

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 Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		280 lb
(127 kg)		36 in
(0.91 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.92 s1.71 s2.86 s4.36 s7.25 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [6] [7]

Houston Texans

Omenihu was selected by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [8]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 2, 2021, Omenihu was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2023 sixth-round pick. [9]

Kansas City Chiefs

Omenihu signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 16, 2023. [10] He was suspended the first six games of the 2023 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. [11]

Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in the 2023 AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out for Super Bowl LVIII. [12] Without Omenihu, the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to give Omenihu his first Super Bowl ring. [13]

On July 17, 2024, Omenihu was placed on the Active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, then placed on reserves to begin the season. [14] [15] He was activated from injured reserve on November 28. [16]

On March 20, 2025, Omenihu re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $7 million. [17]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2019 HOU 14013863.002000.00020
2020 HOU 155171164.502000.00000
2021 HOU 621183000000.00000
2021 SF 906600.000000.00000
2022 SF 173207130.001000.00010
2023 KC 1112818107.002000.00020
2024 KC 616421.000000.00010
Career 7812101623919.5080000060

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2019 HOU 201010.000000.00000
2021 SF 304221.500000.00010
2022 SF 305412.000000.00010
2023 KC 303121.000000.00010
2024 KC 104311.000000.00010
Career 120171075.5000000040

Personal life

Omenihu was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence on January 24, 2023. [18]

References

  1. ↑ Olson, Max (February 24, 2014). "Texas lands DE Omenihu following visit". ESPN. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ Davis, Danny (October 2, 2018). "After studying top defensive ends, Texas' Charles Omenihu is chasing down quarterbacks". Statesman.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ Moyle, Nick (November 2, 2017). "After transforming body, UT's Charles Omenihu proving he belongs". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ Shapiro, Mike (January 9, 2018). "Texas defensive lineman Charles Omenihu back for senior season". Dallas News. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Davison, Drew (April 18, 2019). "How Texas DE Charles Omenihu's 7-foot wingspan is boosting his NFL Draft stock". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Charles Omenihu Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  7. ↑ "2019 Draft Scout Charles Omenihu, Texas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  8. ↑ Weston, Matt (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Charles Omenihu With The 161st Overall Pick". Battle Red Blog. SB Nation. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ "49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves ahead of Nov. 2 Trade Deadline". 49ers.com. November 2, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Chiefs Sign DE Charles Omenihu". Chiefs.com. March 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ Dillon, John (August 4, 2023). "Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu suspended six games". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ Patra, Kevin (January 29, 2024). "Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu suffered torn ACL in AFC Championship Game". NFL.com.
  13. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Slew of Roster, Injury Moves to Begin Training Camp". Kansas City Chiefs On SI. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Chiefs activate RB Isiah Pacheco, DE Charles Omenihu from IR". nbcrightnow.com. November 28, 2024.
  17. ↑ Teicher, Adam (March 20, 2025). "Source: DE Omenihu gets 1-year deal with Chiefs". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  18. ↑ Young, Dennis (January 24, 2023). "49ers' Omenihu arrested on suspicion of domestic violence". SFGATE. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
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