Joshua Onujiogu (born March 3, 1998) is an American professional

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linebacker for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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for Framingham State.

College career

Onujiogu played

for Framingham State. In 2021, he won the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) defensive player of the year honors.

Professional career

On May 2, 2022, the

signed Onujiogu as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, he was waived. He was re-signed to the

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on September 2. On November 5, Onujiogu was elevated to the active roster, and made his NFL debut the following day against the

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, recording three tackles while appearing on 17 snaps. He was signed to the active roster on January 7, 2023. On August 9, 2023, Onujiogu was waived/injured by the Seahawks. He was waived/injured again the following year on August 6, 2024.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Onujiogu, Joshua 1998 births Living people American football linebackers Framingham State Rams football players Seattle Seahawks players Players of American football from Plymouth County, Massachusetts