Osi Umenyiora

Osi Umenyiora
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Umenyiora in 2008
No. 72, 50
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1981-11-16) November 16, 1981 (age 43)
London, England
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Auburn (Auburn, Alabama)
College:Troy (1999–2002)
NFL draft:2003 / round: 2 / pick: 56
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:450
Sacks:85.0
Forced fumbles:35
Fumble recoveries:14
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ositadimma "Osi" Umenyiora // (born November 16, 1981) is a British-Nigerian former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft. Umenyiora was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and holds the Giants franchise record for most sacks in one game. He is one of five British-born players to have won a Super Bowl, joining Marvin Allen, Scott McCready, former Troy and Giants teammate Lawrence Tynes,[1] and Jay Ajayi. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons.

  1. ^ Ralston, Gary; Mcdonald, Craig (February 5, 2008). "Delight Of Super Bowl Hero Scot Lawrence Tynes". Daily Record.