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12 Facts About Onome Ojo

1.

Onome Johnson Ojo was born on June 3,1977 and is a Nigerian former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League.

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Onome Ojo was born on June 3,1977, in San Jose, California, to Nigerian parents.

3.

Onome Ojo attended The Urban School of San Francisco before going to college at UC Davis.

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Onome Ojo played tennis, basketball, and soccer in high school.

5.

Onome Ojo was the rawest football player I have ever seen.

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Plus, Onome Ojo is a very bright young man with a tremendous work ethic.

7.

Onome Ojo has developed his skills now to where he can catch the ball, run the routes.

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Onome Ojo caught 33 passes in his senior year, gaining 865 yards and 11 touchdowns.

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Onome Ojo spent time on the practice squad and inactive list for the Saints in 2001, and did not make any appearances.

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Onome Ojo played in eight games with them, catching 11 passes for 111 yards and one touchdown.

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Onome Ojo was released by the Saints in 2002 at roster cuts.

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Onome Ojo was then signed by the San Diego Chargers, but released shortly afterwards.