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'''Alex Ogbongbemiga''' (born March 2, 1993) is a [[Canadian football]] [[linebacker]] |
'''Alex Ogbongbemiga''' (born March 2, 1993) is a Nigerian-Canadian former professional [[Canadian football]] [[linebacker]] who played in the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He played [[college football]] at [[University of Calgary|Calgary]]. |
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===Early life== |
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Ogbongbemiga was born in [[Lagos, Nigeria]] on March 2, 1993. In 2003, he and his family moved to [[Houston, Texas]]. In 2011, they moved to [[Calgary, Alberta]], Canada.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2526455/2021/04/21/i-do-whatever-it-takes-oklahoma-states-amen-ogbongbemigas-globe-trotting-journey-to-the-nfl/ | title=‘I do whatever it takes’: Oklahoma State’s Amen Ogbongbemiga’s globe-trotting journey to the NFL | publisher=nytimes.com | date=April 21, 2021 | accessdate=14 August 2024 | author=Reed, Tashan}}</ref> |
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His younger brother [[Amen Ogbongbemiga|Amen]] plays in the NFL for the [[Chicago Bears]]. Amen was also drafted by the [[Calgary Stampeders]] in the 2021 CFL Draft, 8th overall. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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He signed a free agent contract with the [[BC Lions]] in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Ogbongbemiga|url=https://www.bclions.com/players/alex-ogbongbemiga/162285/|website=bclions.com|publisher=CFL Enterprises|accessdate=23 July 2017}}</ref> |
He signed a free agent contract with the [[BC Lions]] in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Ogbongbemiga|url=https://www.bclions.com/players/alex-ogbongbemiga/162285/|website=bclions.com|publisher=CFL Enterprises|accessdate=23 July 2017}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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Ogbongbemiga dual Nigerian and Canadian citizenship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2019/11/27/osu-football-amen-ogbongbemiga-learned-the-value-of-opportunity-in-journey-from-nigeria-to-canada/60418100007/ | title=OSU football: Amen Ogbongbemiga learned the value of opportunity in journey from Nigeria to Canada | publisher=oklahoman.com | date=November 26, 2019 | accessdate=14 August 2024}}</ref> His younger brother [[Amen Ogbongbemiga|Amen]] plays in the NFL for the [[Chicago Bears]]. Amen was also drafted by the [[Calgary Stampeders]] in the 2021 CFL Draft, 8th overall. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161225080642/http://www.esks.com/players/alex-ogbongbemiga/162362/ Edmonton Eskimos profile] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161225080642/http://www.esks.com/players/alex-ogbongbemiga/162362/ Edmonton Eskimos profile] |
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Revision as of 14:11, 14 August 2024
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| No. 32 BC Lions | |
| Born: | March 2, 1993 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Practice roster |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| College | University of Calgary |
| CJFL | Calgary Colts |
| Hand | Right |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2016 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2016–2017 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2017–2018 | BC Lions |
| *Preseason or offseason member only | |
| Career stats | |
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Alex Ogbongbemiga (born March 2, 1993) is a Nigerian-Canadian former professional Canadian football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Calgary.
=Early life
Ogbongbemiga was born in Lagos, Nigeria on March 2, 1993. In 2003, he and his family moved to Houston, Texas. In 2011, they moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[1]
College career
Ogbongbemiga red shirted at the University of Houston during the 2010 season before spending three seasons at the University of Calgary (2011–13). In 17 games, he recorded 26.5 defensive tackles and three tackles for a loss. The team won back-to-back-to-back Hardy Cups as Canada West champions in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Junior career
Spent the 2015 season with the Calgary Colts of the Canadian Junior Football League. He recorded 20 defensive tackles and one quarterback sack in four games.
Professional career
On the Eskimos practice roster. Activated in Week 10 and played in nine games (one start), recording two special teams tackles. He also had one kickoff return. Ogbongbemiga was on the active roster for both the Eastern Semi-Final and Final. (Saskatchewan) Made his CFL debut on July 16. Traded to Edmonton from Saskatchewan on Aug. 8, 2016 in exchange for national defensive tackle Gregory Alexandre.
He signed a free agent contract with the BC Lions in June 2017.[2]
Personal life
Ogbongbemiga dual Nigerian and Canadian citizenship.[3] His younger brother Amen plays in the NFL for the Chicago Bears. Amen was also drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2021 CFL Draft, 8th overall.
References
- ^ Reed, Tashan (April 21, 2021). "'I do whatever it takes': Oklahoma State's Amen Ogbongbemiga's globe-trotting journey to the NFL". nytimes.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Ogbongbemiga". bclions.com. CFL Enterprises. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ^ "OSU football: Amen Ogbongbemiga learned the value of opportunity in journey from Nigeria to Canada". oklahoman.com. November 26, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2024.