History of Osa Odighizuwa in Timeline
Osa Odighizuwa is an American professional football defensive tackle currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He was a standout college player for the UCLA Bruins, recognized as a first-team all-conference player in the Pac-12. Odighizuwa was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.
August 13, 1998: Osa Odighizuwa Born
On August 13, 1998, Osa Odighizuwa was born. He is now a professional football defensive tackle.
2002: Father's Involvement in Shooting
In 2002, Osa Odighizuwa's father, Peter, perpetrated the Appalachian School of Law shooting.
May 5, 2015: College Commitment
On May 5, 2015, Osa Odighizuwa committed to play college football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
December 22, 2020: NFL Draft Announcement
On December 22, 2020, Osa Odighizuwa announced his intention to enter the 2021 NFL draft after receiving first-team All-Pac-12 honors.
June 10, 2021: Signed with the Cowboys
On June 10, 2021, Osa Odighizuwa signed his four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
2021: NFL Draft Entry
In 2021, Osa Odighizuwa entered the NFL draft after playing college football at UCLA.
2021: Drafted into the NFL
In 2021, Osa Odighizuwa was drafted into the NFL to play for the Dallas Cowboys.
March 4, 2025: Contract Extension
On March 4, 2025, Osa Odighizuwa signed a four-year, $80 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
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