Alec Ogletree
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use American English|date=April 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| caption = Ogletree with the Giants in 2018
| current_team =
| number = 52, 47, 44
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|9|25|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Newnan, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 250
| high_school = Newnan
| college = Georgia (2010–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 30
| pastteams =
- St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2021}})
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 766
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 7.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 13
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 61
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 12
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 4
| pfr = OgleAl00
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Alec Ogletree (born September 25, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Georgia and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the New York Giants, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears.
Early life
Ogletree and his twin brother Alexander "Zander" were born in Newnan, Georgia. He attended Newnan High School, where he played high school football and basketball and ran track for the Newnan Cougars. Regarded as one of the best teams in Newnan.He was widely considered to be one of the top football prospects of the 2010 high school class. He was rated as the No. 22 recruit by Scout.com,[http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=88&yr=2010 Scout.com 2010 Rankings]. Recruiting.scout.com. Retrieved on June 27, 2014. the No. 29 recruit in the ESPNU 150,[https://archive.today/20110808162124/http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2010 ESPNU 150 2010 Rankings]. Espn.go.com. Retrieved on June 27, 2014. and the No. 40 player by Rivals.com.[https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-2369 Rivals.com 2010 Rankings]. Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved on June 27, 2014.
In his sophomore season, Ogletree had six blocked punts and returned one for a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=High School Stats |url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ogletree_alec00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231031948/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ogletree_alec00.html |archive-date=December 31, 2010 |access-date=November 27, 2010 |publisher=GeorgiaDogs.com}} He had 75 tackles, three interceptions and six blocked punts as a junior. In his senior year, Ogletree had 85 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, two interceptions and two blocked kicks on defense—and he had 33 receptions for 633 yards and 5 touchdowns on offense.
Also an standout track and field athlete, Ogletree was one of the state's top performers in the long jump. He captured the state title in the long jump event at the 2010 GHSA Region 4-AAAAA track and field championships, with a PR leap of 7.30 meters (23 ft, 11 in).{{Cite web |title=Region 4-AAAAA (Girls and Boys) 2010 - Complete Results (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/70178-region-4-aaaaa-girls-and-boys-2010/results/120170/raw |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}} He also ran the 400-meter dash and was a member of the Newnan 4×100-meter relay squad.
Following his senior season in 2009, he was recognized as a high school All-American by Under Armour, USA Today, and Parade. Ogletree verbally committed to attend the University of Georgia in June 2009.{{Cite web |title=MKRob Media |url=http://www.mkrob.com/newnan-hs-ga-s-ogletree-commits-to-georgia/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714104423/http://www.mkrob.com/newnan-hs-ga-s-ogletree-commits-to-georgia/ |archive-date=July 14, 2011 |access-date=November 28, 2010 |website=www.mkrob.com}} He made his commitment official by signing his letter of intent to play at Georgia on February 3, 2010,[http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Ogletrees--others-sign-letters-of-intent-74857 Ogletrees, others sign letters of intent; UGA, Georgia Tech signee lists] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717060740/http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Ogletrees--others-sign-letters-of-intent-74857 |date=July 17, 2011 }}. Times-herald.com (February 10, 2010). Retrieved on June 27, 2014. choosing it over tens of other Division-1 schools including the University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Florida, and Florida State University.[https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Alec-Ogletree-84162/ Rivals.com Profile of Alec Ogletree]. Sports.yahoo.com. August 17, 2009. His brother Zander also went to UGA, playing fullback.
College career
Ogletree received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Georgia, where he played for coach Mark Richt's Georgia Bulldogs football team from 2010 to 2012.
In 2010, Ogletree returned from his one-game suspension and was inserted into all the special team units.{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Fletcher |date=November 12, 2010 |title=Ogletree grows into starting role |url=http://www.macon.com/2010/11/12/1337733/ogletree-grows-into-starting-role.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101115021229/http://www.macon.com/2010/11/12/1337733/ogletree-grows-into-starting-role.html |archive-date=November 15, 2010 |access-date=November 27, 2010 |publisher=Macon.com |df=mdy-all}} He eventually started getting some small amounts of playing time at safety. He was inserted into the starting strong safety spot for the final 3 games of the regular season for Georgia.
In 2011, Ogletree broke his foot during the first quarter of Georgia's season opener vs. Boise State.{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Chris |date=September 4, 2011 |title=Alec Ogletree out 4–6 weeks |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/6931550/alec-ogletree-georgia-bulldogs-broken-foot-4-6-weeks |access-date=September 8, 2011 |website=ESPN.com}} He missed the following six games, returning for the Florida game on October 29. Against No. 1 LSU in the 2011 SEC Championship Game, he recorded 6 tackles including two for a loss, 1 sack and recovered a 1st quarter onside kick. In a little over 8 games, Ogletree finished the 2011 season with 52 tackles (6.5 per game) including 7.5 for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and a pass deflection that was intercepted.
Professional career
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| weight = 242
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=St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams=
==2013==
The St. Louis Rams selected Ogletree in the first round (30th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ogletree was the second linebacker drafted in 2013, behind Georgia's Jarvis Jones (17th overall, Steelers).{{Cite news |date=April 25, 2013 |title=Rams Select Alec Ogletree With the 30th pick in 1st Round |work=therams.com |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Select-Alec-Ogletree-With-the-30th-pick-in-1st-Round/45b01eaf-99b3-407c-a13a-133b35cd58d6 |url-status=dead |access-date=March 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518130140/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Select-Alec-Ogletree-With-the-30th-pick-in-1st-Round/45b01eaf-99b3-407c-a13a-133b35cd58d6 |archive-date=May 18, 2017}} On July 14, 2013, the Rams signed Ogletree to a four-year, $7.03 million contract that includes $5.66 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.49 million.{{Cite web |title=Overthecap.com: Alec Ogletree contract |url=https://overthecap.com/player/alec-ogletree/2211 |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=Overthecap.com}}{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Alec Ogletree contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-giants/alec-ogletree-12310/ |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
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Image:AlecOgletree2013rams.jpg
Head coach Jeff Fisher named Ogletree a starting outside linebacker to start the regular season, alongside Will Witherspoon and middle linebacker James Laurinaitis.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: St. Louis Rams Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/LAR |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}} He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the St. Louis Rams' season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals and recorded seven solo tackles and forced a fumble in their 27–24 victory. Ogletree made his first career regular season tackle on tight end Jim Dray after a ten-yard reception by Dray in the first quarter.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2013: Arizona Cardinals @ St. Louis Rams |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013090810/2013/REG1/cardinals@rams |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On October 13, 2013, Ogletree recorded ten combined tackles (seven solo), deflected a pass, forced a fumble, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during a 38–14 win at the Houston Texans in Week 6. He intercepted a pass by quarterback T. J. Yates, that was intended for tight end Garrett Graham, and returned it for a 98-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2013: St. Louis Rams @ Houston Texans |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013101303/2013/REG6/rams@texans |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 12, he collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (ten solo) and broke up a pass in the Rams' 42–21 victory against the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Alec Ogletree (2013) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/alecogletree/2540143/gamelogs?season=2013 |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On December 8, 2013, Ogletree recorded nine combined tackles (eight solo) and made his first career sack during a 30–10 loss at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. Ogletree made his first a career sack on quarterback Carson Palmer for a seven-yard loss in the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 14-2013: St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120810/2013/REG14/rams@cardinals |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He finished his rookie season in 2013 with 117 combined tackles (94 solo), ten pass deflections, six forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, an interception, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Alec Ogletree (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/alecogletree/2540143/careerstats |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2013.htm |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014==
On January 29, 2014, the St. Louis Rams announced the decision to fire defensive coordinator Tim Walton after finishing 15th in the league in overall defense during his lone season with the Rams in 2013.{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2014 |title=Rams fire defensive coordinator Tim Walton |url=https://www.komu.com/news/rams-fire-defensive-coordinator-tim-walton/ |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=komu.com}} Ogletree entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Jeff Fisher named Ogletree and Jo-Lonn Dunbar the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with middle linebacker James Laurinaitis.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2014 |title=2014 Rams Depth Chart: Robinson At Backup |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2014/9/2/6100137/rams-depth-chart-greg-robinson-backup |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=turfshowtimes.com}}
In Week 3, he collected a season-high ten solo tackles during a 34–31 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. On November 9, 2014, Ogletree made seven combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and an interception during a 31–14 loss at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10. The following week, Ogletree collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (ten solo), two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Peyton Manning during a 22–7 win against the Denver Broncos in Week 11.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 11-2014: Denver Broncos @ St. Louis Rams |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014111607/2014/REG11/broncos@rams |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He started all 16 games in 2014 and finished the season with 111 combined tackles (85 solo), a career-high 12 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Alec Ogletree 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OgleAl00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015==
Head coach Jeff Fisher retained Ogletree as the starting weakside linebacker to begin the regular season. He started alongside middle linebacker James Laurinaitis and strongside linebacker Akeem Ayers.{{Cite web |last=Dobozy |first=Frank |date=2015-09-06 |title=2015 Rams: Roster, Depth Chart & Practice Squad |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2015/9/6/9269923/2015-st-louis-rams-53-man-roster-depth-chart-practice-squad |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Turf Show Times}} In Week 2, he collected a season-high 16 combined tackles (eight solo) during a 24–10 loss at the Washington Redskins. On September 27, 2015, Ogletree made nine combined tackles and a season-high two sacks in the Rams' 12–6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ogletree sacked quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a nine-yard loss in the third quarter and sacked backup quarterback Michael Vick in the fourth quarter to earn his first multi-sack game of his career.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 3-2015: Pittsburgh Steelers @ St. Louis Rams |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092705/2015/REG3/steelers@rams |access-date=July 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On October 4, 2015, Ogletree recorded ten combined tackles (nine solo) before exiting during the second half of the Rams' 24–22 victory at the Arizona Cardinals due to an ankle injury. After the game, head coach Jeff Fisher stated Ogletree's ankle would require surgery.{{Cite web |title=Injuries: Rams' Alec Ogletree requires ankle surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/injuries-rams-alec-ogletree-requires-ankle-surgery-0ap3000000548783 |access-date=July 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On October 27, 2015, the St. Louis Rams placed Ogletree on injured reserve with a designation to return due to a broken fibula.{{Cite news |last=Lyons |first=Joe |date=October 27, 2015 |title=Rams report: Ogletree placed on IR in hopes of a December return |work=StLToday.com |url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report-ogletree-placed-on-ir-in-hopes-of-a/article_1e4f59dc-57a2-525d-a8a0-0d0e0a1a7deb.html |access-date=November 30, 2015}} Ogletree finished the 2015 season with 42 combined tackles (27 solo) and two sacks in four games and four starts.{{Cite web |title=Alec Ogletree 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OgleAl00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016==
During the offseason, the St. Louis Rams officially moved to Los Angeles. On February 24, 2016, head coach Jeff Fisher announced that Ogletree would move from weakside linebacker to middle linebacker following the release of veteran James Laurinaitis.{{Cite web |last=Hammond, Rich |date=February 24, 2016 |title=Rams will move Alec Ogletree to middle linebacker to fill void left by cutting James Laurinaitis |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/02/24/rams-will-move-alec-ogletree-to-middle-linebacker-to-fill-void-left-by-cutting-james-laurinaitis/ |access-date=July 7, 2018 |website=ocregister.com}} On May 2, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams exercised Ogletree's fifth-year option on his rookie contract. Under the fifth-year option, Ogletree received $8.36 million and remained with the Rams for the 2016 season.{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=May 2, 2016 |title=Rams pick up fifth-year options on Tavon Austin, Alec Ogletree |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/203650/rams-pick-up-fifth-year-options-on-tavon-austin-alec-ogletree |access-date=November 26, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}} Head coach Jeff Fisher officially named Ogletree the starting middle linebacker to start the regular season.
He started in the Los Angeles Rams' season-opener at the San Francisco 49ers and collected a season-high 11 solo tackles, assisted on a tackle, and deflected a pass during a 28–0 loss. On November 13, 2016, Ogletree made nine combined tackles, a season-high two pass deflections, and an interception during a 9–6 victory at the New York Jets. Ogletree intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Bryce Petty, that was initially intended for wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, and sealed the Rams' victory in the fourth quarter.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 10-2016: Los Angeles Rams @ New York Jets |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016111304/2016/REG10/rams@jets |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 13, he collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (four solo) in the Rams' 26–10 loss at the New England Patriots. On December 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams fired head coach Jeff Fisher after the Rams fell to a 4–9 record.{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Los Angeles Rams fire head coach Jeff Fisher |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/los-angeles-rams-fire-head-coach-jeff-fisher-0ap3000000755854 |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On December 15, 2016, Ogletree recorded seven combined tackles, two pass deflections, and made an interception as the Rams lost 24–3 at the Seattle Seahawks Week 15. He intercepted a pass by quarterback Russell Wilson, that was originally intended for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, in the fourth quarter.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 15-2016: Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle Seahawks |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016121500/2016/REG15/rams@seahawks |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He started in all 16 games in 2016 and recorded a career-high 136 combined tackles (98 solo), 11 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Alec Ogletree 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OgleAl00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Ogletree finished with the seventh most combined tackles in the league.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/defense.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2017==
The Los Angeles Rams hired Wade Phillips as their new defensive coordinator and installed his base 3-4 defense. Head coach Sean McVay officially named Ogletree and Mark Barron the starting inside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with starting outside linebackers Connor Barwin and Robert Quinn.{{Cite web |last=Kremenjas, Sosa |date=September 5, 2017 |title=LA Rams Unofficial Week 1 53-Man Depth Chart |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2017/9/5/16257522/la-rams-nfl-depth-chart |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=turfshowtimes.com}}
On October 12, 2017, the Los Angeles Rams signed Ogletree to a four-year, $42.75 million contract extension with $21.36 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $8 million.{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2017 |title=Alec Ogletree, Rams agree on 4-year, $42M extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/alec-ogletree-rams-agree-on-4-year-42m-extension-0ap3000000860556 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 11, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo) and a pass deflection during a 24–7 loss at the Minnesota Vikings. On December 3, 2017, Ogletree made a solo tackle, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for his second career touchdown during a 32–16 win at the Arizona Cardinals. He intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Blaine Gabbert, that was intended for running back D. J. Foster, and returned it for a 41-yard touchdown during the first quarter.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 13-2017: Los Angeles Rams @ Arizona Cardinals |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017120311/2017/REG13/rams@cardinals |access-date=July 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Head coach Sean McVay chose to rest Ogletree, along with the starters, for the Rams' Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers as the Rams had already clinched the NFC West division with an 11–4 record. He finished the 2017 season with 95 combined tackles (63 solo), ten pass deflections, two sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.{{Cite web |title=Alec Ogletree 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OgleAl00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The Los Angeles Rams finished first in the NFC West with an 11–5 record and clinched a wildcard berth.{{Cite web |title=2017 Los Angeles Rams Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2017.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 6, 2018, Ogletree started in his first career playoff game and recorded five solo tackles during a 26–13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wildcard Game.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams - January 6th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060ram.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=New York Giants=
==2018==
On March 7, 2018, the Rams agreed to trade Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick to the New York Giants in exchange for a fourth and a sixth round pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The fourth round pick was used to select John Franklin-Myers, while the sixth round pick was used to select John Kelly.{{Cite web |last=Patra, Kevin |date=March 7, 2018 |title=Rams to trade Alec Ogletree to Giants for two picks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-to-trade-alec-ogletree-to-giants-for-two-picks-0ap3000000920018 |website=NFL.com}} The deal became official on March 14, 2018, at the start of the new league year.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=March 14, 2018 |title=New York Giants acquire LB Alec Ogletree via trade |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-acquire-LB-Alec-Ogletree-via-trade/01e02b0e-bde4-4e3e-9ec4-7a854616f48b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315133754/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-acquire-LB-Alec-Ogletree-via-trade/01e02b0e-bde4-4e3e-9ec4-7a854616f48b |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 15, 2018}}
In Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, Ogletree intercepted Chase Daniel twice including a Pick Six in a 30–27 overtime win.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at New York Giants - December 2nd, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812020nyg.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2019==
During training camp, Ogletree switched from No. 52 to No. 47 after trading with fellow linebacker Jake Carlock.{{Cite web |last=Burks |first=Serena |date=August 6, 2019 |title=Giants' Alec Ogletree now wears No. 47: What led to the change? |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/06/new-york-giants-alec-ogletree-now-wears-no-47-what-led-change/ |access-date=September 6, 2020 |website=giantswire.usatoday.com}}
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In week 6 against the New England Patriots, Ogletree recorded 12 tackles and sacked Tom Brady once in the 35–14 loss.{{Cite web |date=10 October 2019 |title=Patriots force 4 turnovers, beat Giants 35-14 to reach 6-0 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127917 |access-date=10 October 2019 |website=ESPN}}
In week 12 against the Chicago Bears, Ogletree recorded his first interception of the season off Mitch Trubisky in the 19–14 loss.{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Mack, Robinson lead Bears to 19-14 win over Giants |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127914 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN}}
On February 26, 2020, Ogletree was released by the Giants.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |title=Giants release Alec Ogletree and Kareem Martin |url=https://www.giants.com/news/alec-ogletree-kareem-martin-released-2020-free-agency |access-date=26 February 2020}}
=New York Jets=
On September 10, 2020, Ogletree was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=September 10, 2020 |title=Jets add Alec Ogletree to practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/10/jets-add-alec-ogletree-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 19, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=September 19, 2020 |title=Jets Sign LB Alec Ogletree and Elevate RB Josh Adams and WR Josh Malone |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-lb-alec-ogletree-and-elevate-rb-josh-adams-and-wr-josh-malone |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He was released on October 10.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=October 10, 2020 |title=Jets Activate RB Le'Veon Bell from IR, Sign OL Jimmy Murray to Active Roster |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-activate-rb-le-veon-bell-from-ir-sign-ol-jimmy-murray-to-active-roster |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=Chicago Bears=
On August 4, 2021, Ogletree signed with the Chicago Bears, reuniting him with former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Robert Quinn.{{Cite web |last=Mayer, Larry |date=August 4, 2021 |title=Roster Move: Bears sign veteran linebacker Ogletree |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-move-bears-sign-veteran-linebacker-ogletree |website=ChicagoBears.com |access-date=August 5, 2021 |archive-date=August 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804222752/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-move-bears-sign-veteran-linebacker-ogletree |url-status=dead }} Ogletree started all 16 games for Chicago in 2021, tallying 87 combined tackles, four pass deflections, and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Alec Ogletree 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OgleAl00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On June 21, 2023, Ogletree announced his retirement from professional football.{{Cite news|title=Former Bulldog Alec Ogletree Announces Retirement|url=https://www.si.com/college/georgia/news/former-georgia-bulldog-alec-ogletree-announces-retirement-from-nfl|access-date=June 21, 2023|newspaper=Sports Illustrated Georgia Bulldogs News, Analysis and More|language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="4"| Fumbles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
| 2013 || STL
| 16 || 16 || 119 || 95 || 24 || 1.5 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 10 || 1 || 98 || 98.0 || 98T || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014 || STL
| 16 || 16 || 111 || 84 || 27 || 0.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 12 || 2 || 44 || 22.0 || 44 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 || STL
| 4 || 4 || 42 || 27 || 15 || 2.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 || LAR
| 16 || 16 || 136 || 98 || 38 || 0.0 ||1|| 1 || 0 || 0 ||11|| 2 || 15 || 7.5 || 8 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 || LAR
| 15 || 15 || 95 || 63 || 32 || 2.0 ||1|| 1 || 0 || 0 || 10 || 1 || 41 || 41.0 || 41T || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 || NYG
| 13 || 13 || 93 || 58 || 35 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 5 || 61 || 12.2 || 20 || 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 || NYG
| 13 || 13 || 80 || 48 || 32 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | NYJ
| 2 || 1 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 || CHI
| 16 || 16 || 87 || 55 || 32 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| Career || 111 || 110 || 766 || 531 || 235 || 7.5 ||13|| 2 || 0 || 0 || 61 || 12 || 259 || 21.6 || 98T || 4 |
Personal life
Ogletree has an older sister, Allysia Arnold, and a twin brother, Alexander "Zander" Ogletree, who played fullback for the University of Georgia.{{Cite news |last=Clarkson |first=Roger |date=August 18, 2010 |title=Genetics aside, Ogletree brothers aren't much alike |work=Athens Banner-Herald |url=http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/081810/foo_696580885.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110013819/http://onlineathens.com/stories/081810/foo_696580885.shtml |archive-date=November 10, 2013}} His brother-in-law is safety Andrew Adams.{{cite news|work=USAToday.com|url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/07/nfl-los-angeles-rams-new-york-giants-alec-ogletree-trade-reaction-twitter/|title=Alec Ogletree on trade to Giants: 'Everything happens for a reason'|first=Cameron|last=DaSilva|date=March 7, 2018|accessdate=January 7, 2023}}
In September 2010, Ogletree was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft stemming from a June incident of a stolen scooter helmet. Ogletree was suspended by Georgia for the first game of the season.{{Cite web |date=2010-09-03 |title=Georgia's Ogletree suspended after theft charge |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5529065 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}} In February 2013, just days before the 2013 NFL combine, Ogletree was arrested on charges of DUI in Arizona, per a statement released by his agent.Farrar, Doug. (February 17, 2013) [https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/georgia-linebacker-alec-ogletree-charged-dui-just-days-132432459--nfl.html;_ylt=AjnMfvuXq2x1NUXOfjmqicCO7Ox_;_ylu=X3oDMTRxMGMxZzNmBGNjb2RlA3ZzaGFyZWFnMnVwcmVzdARtaXQDTWl4ZWQgTGlzdCBOZXdzIEZvciBZb3UEcGtnAzA2YTNkZWI4LTgwMWQtMzllMi05ZTQ3LTVkNDdjYzFlNWUyMwRwb3MDNwRzZWMDbmV3c19mb3JfeW91BHZlcgNhMjhkOTFmMy03OWIzLTExZTItYmZhZi0yZjI5NzliMmI1YjI-;_ylg=X3oDMTJ2bGpzbnFkBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDNDAwNzk2MjMtZGU4ZC0zY2QwLWJkNDgtMTBhMmQ1YjllNDIwBHBzdGNhdANob21lfGV4cGVydHMEcHQDc3RvcnlwYWdl;_ylv=3 Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree charged with DUI just days before the scouting combine | Shutdown Corner – Yahoo Sports]. Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved on June 27, 2014.
References
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External links
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