Fendi Onobun (born November 17, 1986) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the sixth round of the

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. He played college football at Houston. He has also been a member of the

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, Washington Redskins and

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College career

Onobun began his college career playing basketball at The University of Arizona in 2006. He was recruited by Lute Olson. Onobun played four years of basketball at the University of Arizona. He joined the Houston Cougars football team in 2009 and played an important role on special teams. He appeared in 11 games and hauled in a 15-yard catch against SMU for the first reception of his career. Onobun blocked two extra points against C-USA rival Southern Miss and caught an 18-yard touchdown against Memphis.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Onobun signed a four-year $1.92 million deal with a signing bonus of $129,000. Onobun, considered a risky pick, made the St. Louis Rams opening day roster in 2010. He was waived during final cuts on September 3, 2011.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 13, 2011, the

signed Onobun to their

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Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Onobun off of the Washington Redskins' practice squad on November 14, 2011. He was waived on December 6.

Buffalo Bills

The

Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. ...

signed Onobun on December 9, 2011. He was cut on August 26, 2012.

Chicago Bears

On January 10, 2013, the

signed Onobun. Onobun was cut on August 30, 2013. On September 1, Onobun was signed to the Bears practice squad. Onobun was cut on June 19, 2014.

Second stint with Jaguars

Onobun was signed by the Jaguars on August 7, 2014. He was waived/injured on August 20 and spent the season on injured reserve. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

References

External links

Houston Cougars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Onobun, Fendi Living people 1986 births American football tight ends American men's basketball players American sportspeople of Nigerian descent Arizona Wildcats men's basketball players Basketball players from Houston Buffalo Bills players Chicago Bears players Houston Cougars football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Players of American football from Houston Seattle Seahawks players St. Louis Rams players Washington Redskins players