Levi Onwuzurike was born on March 2,1998 and is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
11 Facts About Levi Onwuzurike
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Levi Onwuzurike played college football for the Washington Huskies, and was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Levi Onwuzurike committed to play college football at Washington over offers from Baylor, Arizona State and Michigan.
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Levi Onwuzurike played in all 14 of the Huskies games with four starts in his redshirt sophomore season and finished the year with 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.
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Levi Onwuzurike was named first-team All-Pac-12 Conference as a redshirt junior after recording 45 tackles, six tackles for loss, and two sacks with a blocked kick on special teams.
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In September 2020, Levi Onwuzurike announced he was opting out of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and would prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.
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Levi Onwuzurike was selected 41st overall by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Levi Onwuzurike signed his four-year rookie contract on June 17,2021, worth $8.14 million.
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On September 10,2022, Levi Onwuzurike was placed on injured reserve with a back injury.
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In 2024 Levi Onwuzurike recorded 28 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble in 16 games with the Lions.
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On March 12,2025, Levi Onwuzurike re-signed with the Lions on a one-year, $5.5 million contract.