20 Facts About Emmanuel Ogbah

Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogbah was born on November 6,1993 and is a Nigerian professional American football linebacker who is a free agent.

Emmanuel Ogbah played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Emmanuel Ogbah played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

Emmanuel Ogbah attended George Bush High School in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Emmanuel Ogbah committed to Oklahoma State University to play college football.

Emmanuel Ogbah chose Oklahoma State in part based on recommendations from Russell Okung and attended George Bush High and Oklahoma State.

Emmanuel Ogbah finished the year with 20 tackles and four sacks.

Emmanuel Ogbah was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2016 NFL draft.

Emmanuel Ogbah was listed as a starter for the Browns for the season opener.

Emmanuel Ogbah started all 16 games for the Browns as a rookie, finishing sixth on the team with 53 tackles and leading the team with 5.5 sacks.

In 2017, Emmanuel Ogbah entered the season as the Browns' starting defensive end.

Emmanuel Ogbah started the first 10 games before suffering a foot injury in Week 11.

Emmanuel Ogbah was placed on injured reserve on November 21,2017.

Emmanuel Ogbah was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on April 1,2019, in exchange for safety Eric Murray.

In Week 10, Emmanuel Ogbah suffered a torn pectoral and was ruled out the rest of the season.

Emmanuel Ogbah finished the season with 32 tackles and tied his career-high with 5.5 sacks.

On March 20,2020, Emmanuel Ogbah signed a two-year, $15 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

On March 14,2022, Emmanuel Ogbah signed a four-year, $65 million contract extension with the Dolphins.

In Week 10 against the Browns, Emmanuel Ogbah suffered a season-ending tricep injury, which required surgery.

On February 23,2024, the Dolphins released Emmanuel Ogbah, then re-signed on July 23.