1. Kelechi Keith Ayo Osemele is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League.
21 Facts About Kelechi Osemele
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Kelechi Osemele played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.
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Kelechi Osemele was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, and was a rookie starter throughout the team's Super Bowl XLVII championship run that season.
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Kelechi Osemele was born and raised in Houston, where he attended Langham Creek High School.
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Kelechi Osemele was a second-team all Big 12 selection in 2009 and an honorable mention in 2010.
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Kelechi Osemele was selected in the second round with 60th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Kelechi Osemele started at right tackle in every Ravens game during his rookie season.
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Kelechi Osemele replaced the injured Jah Reid at left guard for the Ravens' playoff run.
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On November 1,2013, it was announced Kelechi Osemele would have back surgery.
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Kelechi Osemele successfully recovered from back surgery and started all but two games for the Ravens in the 2014 season.
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Kelechi Osemele signed a five-year, $60 million contract with the Oakland Raiders on March 10,2016.
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Kelechi Osemele was selected to his first Pro Bowl for the 2016 season along with fellow Raider offensive linemen Donald Penn and Rodney Hudson.
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Kelechi Osemele was ranked 95th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.
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On December 19,2017, Kelechi Osemele was named to his second Pro Bowl along with fellow Raider offensive linemen Donald Penn and Rodney Hudson for the second straight year.
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On October 15,2019, it was revealed that Kelechi Osemele suffered a shoulder injury and was contemplating surgery.
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Kelechi Osemele's doctors told him that he needed surgery for his injury but the Jets disagreed and did not believe that Kelechi Osemele needed surgery.
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Kelechi Osemele was fined for every practice that he missed due to his injury.
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On October 26,2019, Kelechi Osemele was released from the team after undergoing shoulder surgery.
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On July 27,2020, Kelechi Osemele signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Kelechi Osemele started the first five games at left guard before suffering torn tendons in both his knees in Week 5.
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Kelechi Osemele was placed on injured reserve on October 17,2020.