Esezi Otomewo

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Esezi Otomewo
No. 90 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-09) March 9, 1999 (age 25)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:282 lb (128 kg)
Career information
High school: Ben Davis
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
College: Minnesota (2017–2021)
NFL draft: 2022  / round: 5 / pick: 165
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Esezi Otomewo (born March 9, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota. [1]

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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+14 in
(1.96 m)
282 lb
(128 kg)
34+12 in
(0.88 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
5.01 s1.71 s2.90 s4.39 s7.21 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
21 reps
Sources: [2] [3] [4]

Minnesota Vikings

Otomewo was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 165th overall, of the 2022 NFL draft. [5] He was waived on August 29, 2023. [6]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 31, 2023, Otomewo was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars. [7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [8]

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References

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  2. Zierlein, Lance. "Esezi Otomewo Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. "2022 NFL Draft Scout Esezi Otomewo College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. "Esezi Otomewo 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. Young, Lindsey (April 30, 2022). "Vikings 2022 NFL Draft Round 5 Recap: Gophers DL Esezi Otomewo & Tar Heels RB Ty Chandler". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  6. Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  7. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  8. Stites, Adam (January 8, 2024). "Jaguars sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 15, 2024.