Moro Ojomo

BIOGRAPHY

Moro Ojomo was born August 15, 2001, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a defensive tackle in the NFL.

Ojomo was only 16 when he enrolled at Texas, and as a true freshman redshirted while appearing in three late-season games, including the conference championship game. He saw his first time as a starter in the 2019 season, appearing in all 13 games with two starts, and posted 13 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, and one fumble recovery. The following year, in a season shortened by COVID-19, Ojomo became a full-time starter and made 21 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, two sacks, three quarterback hurries, and one pass breakup.

Ojomo remained a starter during the 2021 season and, despite being under a new coaching staff, earned honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference after recording 29 tackles, three of which were for a loss, in addition to three quarterback hits and one pass breakup. As a fifth-year senior in 2022, he recorded career-highs with 32 tackles, 5.5 for a loss, and three sacks. Although given one remaining year of eligibility, Ojomo opted to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft and thus finished his five-season stint at Texas with 50 total games played, 95 tackles and five sacks.

Ojomo was one of five Texas players to be invited to the 2023 NFL Combine. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round (249th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He signed his rookie contract on 4 May.