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Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He had a decorated college career at Notre Dame, winning the Butkus Award, being named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, and earning unanimous All-American honors in 2020. Drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, Owusu-Koramoah was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2023, marking him as one of the league's top linebackers.


4 hours ago : Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's NFL future uncertain due to possible career-ending injury at 26.

Reports suggest Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's NFL career with the Cleveland Browns is in jeopardy due to a significant injury. Retirement is a possibility for the $39 million defensive star, casting doubt on his future in football.

November 4, 1999: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Born

On November 4, 1999, Jeremiah Ernest Owusu-Koramoah Yaw was born.

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2016: College Commitment and Decommitment

In 2016, Owusu-Koramoah initially committed to play college football at the University of Virginia before decommitting and choosing Notre Dame.

2020: Butkus Award and All-American Honors

In 2020, Owusu-Koramoah won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker, was named a unanimous All-American, and was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

June 6, 2021: Signed Rookie Contract

On June 6, 2021, Owusu-Koramoah signed a four-year rookie contract worth $6.5 million with the Cleveland Browns.

October 19, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 19, 2021, Owusu-Koramoah was placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.

April 5, 2022: Brother Found Dead

On April 5, 2022, Joshua Emmanuel Owusu-Koramoah, Jeremiah's older brother, was found dead inside a burned house.

2022: Youth Football Camp in Ghana

In 2022, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was running a youth football camp in Ghana.

January 25, 2024: Conversion to Islam

On January 25, 2024, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah converted to Islam.

August 14, 2024: Contract Extension with Browns

On August 14, 2024, Owusu-Koramoah agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.

May 12, 2025: Placed on Reserve/PUP List

On May 12, 2025, the Browns placed Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/PUP list due to a neck injury suffered in Week 8 of the 2024 season, making him ineligible to play for the entirety of the 2025 NFL season.