10 Facts About Jeff Otah

Jeffrey C Otah was born on June 17,1986 and is a Nigerian American former professional football offensive tackle.

Jeff Otah was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Jeff Otah played high school football at William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware.

Reports of the Panthers being interested in Jeff Otah proved to be well founded after the team made a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to trade up and to select him.

Jeff Otah was selected with the 19th pick in the first round.

Jeff Otah became an immediate starter at right tackle early in training camp.

Jeff Otah started in 12 of the possible 16 games his first season, missing 4 due to injury.

Jeff Otah started the 2010 season recovering from what was then thought to be relatively minor knee surgery performed in mid-August.

Jeff Otah was traded to the New York Jets for an undisclosed draft pick on July 23,2012 contingent on his passing a physical for the team.

Jeff Otah had seven days to pass the test again or the trade would be nullified.