History of Ogbo Okoronkwo in Timeline
Ogbonnia "Ogbo" Okoronkwo is a professional American football defensive end currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Prior to his professional career, Okoronkwo played college football at the University of Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Sooners.
April 24, 1995: Ogbo Okoronkwo Born
On April 24, 1995, Ogbonnia "Ogbo" Okoronkwo was born. He is an American professional football defensive end.
2013: Okoronkwo redshirted as a freshman
In 2013, Okoronkwo redshirted during his freshman year at Oklahoma.
2014: Okoronkwo as reserve linebacker
In 2014, Okoronkwo played as a reserve linebacker during his redshirt freshman season.
2014: Okoronkwo played in 46 games
In 2014, Okoronkwo started his 4-year career at Oklahoma.
2015: Okoronkwo as reserve linebacker
In 2015, Okoronkwo continued as a reserve linebacker during his redshirt sophomore season.
2016: All-Big 12 Honors
In 2016, Okoronkwo had a breakout season as a junior, earning Second-team All-Big 12 honors after starting 12 games.
December 2017: Okoronkwo Graduates from Oklahoma
In December 2017, Okoronkwo graduated from Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in African and African-American Studies.
2017: Defensive Player of the Year
In 2017, as a senior, Okoronkwo was named co-Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, was voted an Associated Press Second-Team All-American, and earned First-team All-Big 12 honors.
November 5, 2018: Activated off PUP list
On November 5, 2018, Okoronkwo was activated off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after recovering from foot surgery.
October 20, 2020: Placed on injured reserve
On October 20, 2020, Okoronkwo was placed on injured reserve due to an elbow injury.
December 5, 2020: Activated from injured reserve
On December 5, 2020, Okoronkwo was activated from injured reserve.
September 2, 2021: Placed on injured reserve
On September 2, 2021, Okoronkwo was placed on injured reserve.
March 23, 2022: Signed with the Houston Texans
On March 23, 2022, Okoronkwo signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.
March 15, 2023: Signed with the Cleveland Browns
On March 15, 2023, Okoronkwo signed a three-year, $19 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
June 26, 2025: Released by the Browns
On June 26, 2025, Okoronkwo was released by the Cleveland Browns.
July 22, 2025: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
On July 22, 2025, Okoronkwo signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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