Praise Martin-Oguike

Praise Martin-Oguike
Free agent
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1993-08-30) August 30, 1993
Nigeria
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Woodbridge (NJ)
College: Temple
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Praise Martin-Oguike (born August 30, 1993) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Temple University.

Early life

Martin-Oguike, was born in Abia State, Nigeria. He is a native of Oka in Isiala Mbano, Imo State. He moved to Woodbridge Township, New Jersey at the age of 10.[1][2] Martin-Oguike is the son of Venerable Dr. Martin Oguike (Anglican clergyman and adjunct Professor) and Dr. Ngozi Martin-Oguike (Educator and author) who are both highly regarded in the Igbo community of Nigeria. He has a sister, Precious, and two brothers Percy and Pleasant.

College career

Martin-Oguike recorded 124 tackles, 20 sacks, 1 interception, 12 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries and 6 blocked field goals during his time at Temple.[3]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Martin-Oguike signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[4] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[5]

Arizona Cardinals

On January 19, 2018, Martin-Oguike signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[6] He was waived/injured by the Cardinals on July 26, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on August 4, 2018.

References

  1. ↑ Epstein, Sue (October 8, 2013). "Former Woodbridge High School football star wants to move on with his life". nj.com. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ Russo, Ralph D. "After being cleared off rape charges, Temple DE finds peace". Associated Press. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Temple University Athletics Praise Martin-Oguike". April 5, 2018.
  4. ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals sign linebacker Praise Martin-Oguike to futures contract". ArizonaSports.com. January 19, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  7. ↑ Williams, Charean (July 26, 2018). "Cardinals sign Jacques Smith, waive Praise Martin-Oguike". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
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