David Ojabo had just one career tackle heading into the 2021 season, but then his life and career changed in a hurry. Ojabo was a major catalyst on Michigan’s defense, a unit that dominated far often than not and aided the Wolverines in their quest to beat Ohio State and win a Big Ten Championship.
Ojabo piled up 33 tackles (11 for loss), 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, three pass deflections, and one fumble recovery. The 6-foot-5, 250 pound Ojabo was a force to be reckoned with. Ojabo’s story is an incredible one,
Ojabo was born in Nigeria, moved to Scotland in 2007, came to the United States for high school, and started playing football in 2017 — now he’s considered one of the best edge-rushers in the 2022 NFL Draft.