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13 Facts About Eric Ogbogu

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Eric O Ogbogu was born on July 18,1975 and is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, and Dallas Cowboys.

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Eric Ogbogu previously played college football at the University of Maryland.

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Eric Ogbogu didn't start practicing football until his freshman year in high school, because he suffered from Blount's disease as a child.

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Eric Ogbogu played 5 games at tight end as a freshman.

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Eric Ogbogu was moved to defensive end that season, recording 45 tackles and led the team with 6 sacks.

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Eric Ogbogu finished ranked fifth in school history in career sacks.

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Eric Ogbogu was named the MVP for the winning South team in the 1998 Hula Bowl after registering 4 sacks.

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Eric Ogbogu was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL draft.

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Eric Ogbogu collected 30 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 10 quarterback pressures and 3 forced fumbles.

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Eric Ogbogu finished 11 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 6 quarterback pressures, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.

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Eric Ogbogu is the official star and spokesperson of the Under Armour brand, and is named "Big E" in the Under Armour commercials, after being hired by founder and former Maryland teammate Kevin Plank.

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Eric Ogbogu was featured as "Big E" on EA Sports Fight Night Round 3.

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Eric Ogbogu starred in the movie The Game Plan as the defensive end Drake.