Tony Ugoh

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Tony Ugoh
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1983-11-17) November 17, 1983 (age 40)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:301 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: Westfield (Houston)
College: Arkansas
NFL draft: 2007  / round: 2 / pick: 42
Career history
[1]
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:40
Games started:28
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Ike Ugoh, Jr. (born November 17, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a offensive tackle, who played in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Arkansas, he was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs.

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Early life

Ugoh's parents are originally from Nigeria. [2] He played football at Wells Middle School and at Westfield High School, both in Houston, Texas.

College career

Ugoh played college football at the University of Arkansas. During his career he started 35 of 43 games and was chosen as a third-team All-America by the Associated Press and first-team All-Southeastern Conference as a senior. He also competed in discus and weight throw for the Razorback track team.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Ugoh was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, after the Colts gave up a first-round pick in 2008 for the chance to move up in the 2007 draft and select him. [3] He took over as the starting left tackle after Tarik Glenn retired during the offseason. The Colts waived Ugoh on September 8, 2010. [4]

Detroit Lions

On December 10, 2010, the Lions worked Ugoh out [5] and then signed him the next day to take the roster spot of linebacker Isaiah Ekejiuba, who was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. [6] Ugoh's signing was seen as insurance if starting right tackle Gosder Cherilus was unable to play in the Lions' week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers due to a knee injury. [7] He was released on August 14, 2011.

New York Giants

On December 7, 2011, the New York Giants signed Ugoh as a free agent, after placing Stacy Andrews on injured reserve. [8] He became a free agent after the season.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Ugoh on July 26, 2012. He retired four days later.

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References

  1. ↑ "Tony Ugoh". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ "An early look: 10 terrific offensive tackles". USATODAY.com.
  3. ↑ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ Offensive Lineman Tony Ugoh
  5. ↑ Yard Barker [ dead link ]
  6. ↑ Lions placed linebacker [ dead link ]
  7. ↑ "Tony Ugoh". Archived from the original on September 11, 2010. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  8. ↑ New York Giants [@Giants] (December 7, 2011). "The @Giants today signed offensive tackle Tony Ugoh and placed tackle Stacy Andrews on injured reserve" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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