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Azeez Ojulari

Azeez Ojulari is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Georgia. Ojulari's career highlights include being a prominent linebacker known for his pass-rushing abilities.


June 16, 2000: Azeez Ojulari's Birth

On June 16, 2000, Azeez O. Ojulari was born. He would later become a professional football linebacker.

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2018: U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection

In 2018, Azeez Ojulari was selected to the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl and committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.

2018: B.J. Hill's sacks

In 2018, B. J. Hill recorded 5.5 sacks for the Giants.

2018: Redshirt Year at Georgia

In 2018, after recovering from a torn ACL, Ojulari played in two games during his first year at Georgia and took a redshirt.

2019: First Full Season at Georgia

In 2019, as a redshirt freshman, Ojulari played in all 14 games for Georgia, making 13 starts and recording 36 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

2020: All-SEC Honors and Peach Bowl MVP

In 2020, Ojulari returned to Georgia as a starter and was named second-team All-SEC. He was also named the defensive MVP of the 2021 Peach Bowl.

May 13, 2021: Signs Rookie Contract

On May 13, 2021, Ojulari signed his four-year rookie contract with the New York Giants.

2021: Peach Bowl Defensive MVP

During the 2020 season Ojulari was named the defensive MVP of the 2021 Peach Bowl.

2021: NFL Draft

In 2021, Azeez Ojulari was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL draft.

October 22, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 22, 2022, Ojulari was placed on injured reserve.

October 14, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 14, 2023, Ojulari was placed on injured reserve by the Giants.

2023: Brother Drafted to NFL

In 2023, Azeez Ojulari's younger brother, BJ Ojulari, was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft.