Devine Ozigbo
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Devine Ozigbo
| image = Devine Ozigbo 2021.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Ozigbo with the New Orleans Saints in 2021
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|10|2}}
| birth_place = Sachse, Texas, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 225
| high_school = Sachse
| college = Nebraska (2015–2018)
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2019|2021}})
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2023}})
| status =
| highlights =
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 34
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 2.0
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 15
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 83
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 =
| pfr = OzigDe01
}}
Devine Eghosa Ozigbo{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OzigDe01.htm|title=Devine Ozigbo|website=Pro Football Reference |language=en-US |access-date=September 20, 2020}} (born October 2, 1996) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornuhuskers and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
Early life
Ozigbo attended and played high school football at Sachse High School.{{Cite web |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Devine-Ozigbo-27459/high-school-45331/ |title=Devine Ozigbo, Sachse , Running Back |website=247Sports |language=en-US |access-date=January 28, 2020}} He is of Nigerian descent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cover1.net/scouting-report-devine-ozigbo-rb-nebraska/|title=Scouting Report | Devine Ozigbo, RB, Nebraska|first=Erik|last=Turner|date=February 7, 2019}}
College career
Ozigbo played at Nebraska from 2015 to 2018. During his collegiate career, he rushed for 2,196 yards on 419 carries with 21 touchdowns.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/devine-ozigbo-1.html |title=Devine Ozigbo College Stats |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=January 28, 2020}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10¾
| weight = 222
| dash = 4.65
| ten split = 1.62
| twenty split = 2.65
| shuttle = 4.27
| cone drill = 6.95
| vertical = 37.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 4
| bench = 19
| arm span = 31
| hand span = 9¼
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1003264&DraftYear=2019 |title=Devine Ozigbo, Nebraska, RB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=July 29, 2021}}
}}
=New Orleans Saints (first stint)=
Ozigbo signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_98c2586a-c914-11e9-996a-cb4eefba552f.html |title=For Devine Ozigbo, mission to make Saints roster means embracing dirty work, 'backyard football' |date=August 27, 2019 |website=NOLA.com}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)=
On September 1, 2019, Ozigbo was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-make-four-waiver-claims |title=Roster moves: Jaguars make four waiver claims |last=Oehser, John |date=September 1, 2019 |website=Jaguars.com}} In Week 17 of the 2019 season, he recorded his first significant statistics in the NFL with nine carries for 27 rushing yards and three receptions for 23 receiving yards in the 38–20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912290jax.htm |title=Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars - December 29th, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=January 28, 2020}}
On September 10, 2020, Ozigbo was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Jaguars Sign Running Back Dare Ogunbowale|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-running-back-dare-ogunbowale|author=Oehser, John|website=Jaguars.com|date=September 10, 2020}} He was activated on October 24.{{cite news |author=Johnson, James |title=Jaguars elevate 2 from practice squad, activate RB Devine Ozigbo |url=https://jaguarswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/24/jaguars-elevate-2-from-practice-squad-activate-rb-devine-ozigbo/ |website=USAToday.com |date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=November 8, 2020}}
On August 31, 2021, Ozigbo was waived by the Jaguars and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-reduce-roster-to-53|website=Jaguars.com|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=September 2, 2021|archive-date=September 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902030149/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-reduce-roster-to-53|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Official: Jaguars claim Johnson, sign 13 players to practice squad|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-jaguars-claim-johnson-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad|author=Oehser, John|website=Jaguars.com|date=September 1, 2021}}
=New Orleans Saints (second stint)=
On October 6, 2021, Ozigbo was signed by the New Orleans Saints off the Jaguars practice squad.{{cite web|title=Report: Saints to sign RB Devine Ozigbo from Jaguars practice squad|url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/05/tony-jones-saints-sign-devine-ozigbo-jaguars-news/|work=Saints Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=October 5, 2021}} He was waived on October 30, 2021.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x9986|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=October 30, 2021}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)=
On November 1, 2021, Ozigbo was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: RB Devine Ozigbo claimed via waivers from New Orleans|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-rb-devine-ozigbo-claimed-via-waivers-from-new-orleans|website=Jaguars.com|date=November 1, 2021}} He was waived on November 27, 2021.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars activate Linder and O'Shaughnessy from injured reserve|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-activate-linder-and-o-shaughnessy-from-injured-reserve|website=Jaguars.com|date=November 27, 2021}}
=New England Patriots=
On November 30, 2021, Ozigbo was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign DB Thakarius (BoPete) Keyes and RB Devine Ozigbo to the Practice Squad; Release DL Niles Scott|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-db-thakarius-bopete-keyes-and-rb-devine-ozigbo-to-the-practice-squ|website=Patriots.com|date=November 30, 2021}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.{{cite web|title=Patriots sign six players to future contracts|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-six-players-to-future-contracts|website=Patriots.com|date=January 17, 2022}}
One May 2, 2022, the New England Patriots released Ozigbo from his contract, making him a free agent.{{Cite web |last=D'Abate |first=Mike |title=Devine Intervention: After Drafting 2 RBs, Patriots Release Veteran Backup |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-release-running-back-devine-ozigbo-draft-pierre-strong |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=Sports Illustrated New England Patriots News, Analysis and More |language=en}}
=New Orleans Saints (third stint)=
On May 16, 2022, Ozigbo signed with the New Orleans Saints.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-devine-ozigbo-eric-wilson-051622|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=May 16, 2022}} He was waived on August 21, 2022.
=Denver Broncos=
On August 22, 2022, Ozigbo was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.{{cite web|title=Broncos awarded RB Devine Ozigbo off waivers|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-awarded-rb-devine-ozigbo-off-waivers|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 22, 2022}} He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-player-limit|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 30, 2022}}{{cite web|title=Josh Johnson, Kendall Hinton among 13 players signed to Broncos' practice squad|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/josh-johnson-kendall-hinton-among-13-players-signed-to-broncos-practice-squad|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 31, 2022}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 29, but waived three days later and re-signed back to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 26.{{cite web|title=Broncos promote RB Devine Ozigbo to active roster, elevate WR Brandon Johnson and CB Faion Hicks for matchup vs. Panthers|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-rb-devine-ozigbo-to-active-roster-elevate-wr-brandon-johnson-and|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 26, 2022}} He was released on December 27.{{cite web|title=Broncos waive CB Michael Ojemudia|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-waive-cb-michael-ojemudia|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 27, 2022}}
=Detroit Lions=
On August 9, 2023, Ozigbo signed with the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |title=Lions sign RB Devine Ozigbo |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-sign-rb-devine-ozigbo |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=www.nbcsports.com}} On August 27, 2023, Ozigbo was released.{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=2023-08-26 |title=2023 Detroit Lions roster cuts tracker: Latest news and moves |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/8/26/23846966/2023-detroit-lions-roster-cuts-tracker-latest-news-moves-to-53-man-roster |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 20, then promoted back to the active roster on October 30. He was waived on November 2 and re-signed to the practice squad four days later.{{cite web | last=Risdon | first=Jeff | title=Lions sign LB Trevor Nowaske from the practice squad | website=Lions Wire|publisher=USA Today| date=2023-11-02 | url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/02/lions-roster-moves-trevor-nowaske-devine-ozigbo-practice-squad/ | access-date=2025-01-25}}{{Cite web |date=6 November 2023 |title=Devine Ozigbo: Back with Lions' practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/devine-ozigbo-back-with-lions-practice-squad/ |access-date=6 November 2023 |website=CBS Sports}} He was released on November 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=2023-11-14 |title=Lions Announce Five Moves Including G Halapoulivaati Vaitai To IR |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/lions-announce-five-moves-including-g-halapoulivaati-vaitai-to-ir/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- [https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=15727 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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Category:American football running backs
Category:American players of American football of Nigerian descent
Category:Denver Broncos players
Category:Detroit Lions players
Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players
Category:Nebraska Cornhuskers football players
Category:New England Patriots players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:Players of American football from Collin County, Texas
Category:Players of American football from Dallas County, Texas