Julien Obioha

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Julien Obioha
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-07) July 7, 1994 (age 30)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school: New Orleans (LA) Brother Martin
College: Texas A&M
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2016
Career history

Julien Obioha (born July 7, 1994) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas A&M, and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

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Professional career

Obioha signed with the New York Jets on May 5, 2016, after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. [1] On August 9, 2016, Obioha was waived/injured by the Jets and was placed on injured reserve. [2] On April 26, 2017, Obioha was waived by the Jets. [3] On August 23, 2017, Obioha hurt his back in a workout with the Saints.

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References

  1. Allen, Eric (May 5, 2016). "Jets Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  2. Lange, Randy (April 26, 2017). "Obioha Re-Signed, Placed on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  3. Allen, Eric (April 26, 2017). "Jets Waive Six Players". NewYorkJets.com.