History of Osa Odighizuwa in Timeline
Osa Odighizuwa is an American professional football defensive tackle currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Before turning professional, Odighizuwa played college football at UCLA for the Bruins, where he earned first-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12.
August 13, 1998: Osa Odighizuwa Born
On August 13, 1998, Osawaru Odighizuwa was born. He is an American professional football defensive tackle.
2002: Father's Involvement in Shooting
In 2002, Osa Odighizuwa's father, Peter, perpetrated the Appalachian School of Law shooting, resulting in three deaths and three injuries.
May 5, 2015: Committed to UCLA
On May 5, 2015, Osa Odighizuwa committed to play college football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
December 22, 2020: Announced Intentions to Enter NFL Draft
On December 22, 2020, Osa Odighizuwa announced his intentions to enter the 2021 NFL draft after receiving first-team All-Pac-12 honors.
June 10, 2021: Signed Rookie Contract with Dallas Cowboys
On June 10, 2021, Osa Odighizuwa signed his four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
2021: Drafted into the NFL
In 2021, Osa Odighizuwa was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.
March 4, 2025: Signed contract extension with the Cowboys
On March 4, 2025, Odighizuwa signed a four-year, $80 million contract extension with the Cowboys.
March 11, 2026: Traded to San Francisco 49ers
On March 11, 2026, Osa Odighizuwa was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round pick.
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