Joshua Onujiogu, EDGE UDFA

[ivotuk]

The Framingham State star demolished Division III tackles to the tune of 36.0 sacks over 47 games and was the MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year for two consecutive season in 2019 and 2021 (the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

This production, along with an impressive pro day, put Onujiogu on the radar of the Seahawks, who met with him prior to the draft and eventually signed him as an undrafted free agent.

Seahawks 90-Man Roster Rundown: Joshua Onujiogu - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More

The Seahawks' group of EDGEs was re-stocked this offseason with both rookies and veterans alike. Joshua Onujiogu has a hard road ahead of him as a small school prospect, but his attitude and potential could intrigue Seattle as a long-term, developmental project.

www.si.com

 

[toffee]

The Framingham State star demolished Division III tackles to the tune of 36.0 sacks over 47 games and was the MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year for two consecutive season in 2019 and 2021 (the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

This production, along with an impressive pro day, put Onujiogu on the radar of the Seahawks, who met with him prior to the draft and eventually signed him as an undrafted free agent.

Seahawks 90-Man Roster Rundown: Joshua Onujiogu - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More

The Seahawks' group of EDGEs was re-stocked this offseason with both rookies and veterans alike. Joshua Onujiogu has a hard road ahead of him as a small school prospect, but his attitude and potential could intrigue Seattle as a long-term, developmental project.

www.si.com

THink he will make the cut?

 

[ivotuk]

He already has!

 

[sc85sis]

He has for now at least.

 

[chrispy]

This guy seemed to be around the ball some yesterday. Stats say he had 2 solo tackles and one assist. Anyone have any more insight? I admit I didn't know who he was or anything about him when I saw the unfamiliar name on the back of his jersey.

 

[sutz]

This guy seemed to be around the ball some yesterday. Stats say he had 2 solo tackles and one assist. Anyone have any more insight? I admit I didn't know who he was or anything about him when I saw the unfamiliar name on the back of his jersey.

Announcers said he got his first tackles as a pro. The unusual name stood out to me as well. Not sure if he was just a practice squad elevation sunday or what. Doesn't sound familiar on the 53.

 

[sutz]

Google is our friend

Seahawks Elevate LB Joshua Onujiogu From Practice Squad

The Seahawks elevated rookie outside linebacker Joshua Onujiogu from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

www.seahawks.com

 

[Ad Hawk]

How cool is it, though, to see a guy from a no-name (relatively) college get to see his dream of playing in the NFL come true, and to contribute with a few tackles in a win against a division opponent?

It's like Moonlight Graham in Field of Dreams facing down a big-league pitcher and getting his hit.

 

[chrispy]

Google is our friend

Seahawks Elevate LB Joshua Onujiogu From Practice Squad

The Seahawks elevated rookie outside linebacker Joshua Onujiogu from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

www.seahawks.com

Link says he'll fill in while Darrell Taylor is out with groin injury. He has a shot. Taylor certainly hasn't been setting the world on fire. ...just another rookie playing on a young, but still improving, team.

 

[oldhawkfan]

How cool is it, though, to see a guy from a no-name (relatively) college get to see his dream of playing in the NFL come true, and to contribute with a few tackles in a win against a division opponent?

It's like Moonlight Graham in Field of Dreams facing down a big-league pitcher and getting his hit.

Or like a guy named Dave Krieg getting his shot from a no longer in existence college?!

 

[nwHawk]

He’s a D3 guy that if they have patience could turn out to be a solid rotation and special teams player.