
John Ojukwu
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#61
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 26
Weight: 309 lbs
College: Boise State
Biography
PRO: The Titans signed John Ojukwu as a rookie free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5-inch, 309-pound offensive lineman brings size and power to the position. The Boise, Idaho native has played in 14 games with seven starts during his first two NFL seasons.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Ojukwu ended his Boise State career with 43 consecutive starts. He was named a team captain and All-Mountain West first team selection his senior year.
TITANS TIDBITS:
• As a junior in high school, Ojukwu weighed only 185 pounds. Knowing that he needed to gain weight to have a chance in college, he ate large amounts of food and constantly worked out. He gained close to 100 pounds in nine months with a diet that included a daily gallon of milk and sometimes whole pizzas.
• In high school, Ojukwu interned for Boise State University's sports performance department.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Boise, Idaho native was signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 12, 2023.
• Waived by the Titans on Aug. 29, 2023 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
• Signed by the Titans to the active roster from the practice squad on Dec. 23, 2023.
• Waived by the Titans on Oct. 8, 2024 and signed to the team's practice squad two days later.
• Signed by the Titans to the active roster from the practice squad on Oct. 26, 2024.
COLLEGE:
• Played in 56 games with 51 starts over six seasons (2017-22) at Boise State. He made 18 starts as a right tackle during his first two seasons before transitioning to left tackle to start 33 games in his final three seasons. Ended his career with 43 consecutive starts.
• As a graduate (2022), Ojukwu was the only Bronco to start all 14 games on offense. He allowed zero sacks, had zero false starts and zero holding penalties. Was named a team captain and selected to the All-Mountain West First Team.
• As a senior (2021), started all 12 games at left tackle. Was named to the All-Mountain West First Team.
• As a junior (2020), started all seven games at left tackle. Was named to the All-Mountain West Second Team.
• As a sophomore (2019), started all 11 games at right tackle. Provided protection for a Bronco offense that ranked 14th in the country in scoring (36.8 ppg).
• As a redshirt freshman (2018), appeared in 12 games, making seven starts at right tackle. Part of a Bronco line that produced a 1,000-yard rusher for the 10th-straight season. Provided protection at right tackle for Mountain West Player of the Year Brett Rypien, as the Bronco passing offense ranked 18th in the country (292.0 ypg).
• As a freshman (2017), redshirted.
• Graduated with a degree in kinesiology from Boise State in December 2022.
PERSONAL:
• Attended Boise State (Idaho) High School and became a varsity starter as a sophomore, playing both ways as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman. Also lettered in wrestling and track.
• Earned first-team All-State and All-Conference honors as a senior in 2016. Rated a three-star recruit according to Scout and 247sports.
• Played in the East-West Shrine All-Star game following his senior season.
• Siblings are Elizabeth and Robbie.
• Follow Ojukwu on X at @ojukwu1john and on Instagram at @ojukwujoh.
• Born John Francis Chudi Ojukwu on Jan. 9, 1999 in Atlanta, Ga.
Recent Games
WK | OPP | RESULT | G | GS |
---|---|---|---|---|
13 | @Commanders | L 19 - 42 | 1 | 0 |
14 | Jaguars | L 6 - 10 | 1 | 1 |
15 | Bengals | L 27 - 37 | 1 | 1 |
16 | @Colts | L 30 - 38 | 1 | 1 |
17 | @Jaguars | L 13 - 20 | 1 | 0 |
18 | Texans | L 14 - 23 | 1 | 1 |
1 | @Bears | L 17 - 24 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Jets | L 17 - 24 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Packers | L 14 - 30 | 0 | 0 |
4 | @Dolphins | W 31 - 12 | 1 | 0 |
8 | @Lions | L 14 - 52 | 1 | 0 |
9 | Patriots | W 20 - 17 | 1 | 0 |
10 | @Chargers | L 17 - 27 | 1 | 0 |
11 | Vikings | L 13 - 23 | 0 | 0 |
12 | @Texans | W 32 - 27 | 1 | 0 |
Career Stats
Offensive Line Career
SEASON | TEAM | G | GS |
---|---|---|---|
2023 | Tennessee Titans | 3 | 3 |
2024 | Tennessee Titans | 11 | 4 |
TOTAL | 14 | 7 |