Azeez Ojulari

Azeez Ojulari

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
New York Giants
IR
Injury Toe
Est. Return 12/29/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
When healthy, Ojulari has proven to be an impactful pass rusher, registering 16.0 sacks over 35 career regular-season games. However, those 35 contests have been spread across three seasons, and Ojulari logged just 18 regular-season games during the past two years after playing in all 17 matchups in his rookie campaign. New York's offseason trade for Brian Burns is likely to move Ojulari to a part-time pass-rush-specialist role, though it could also help him suit up with more frequency. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
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IDP
$Signed a four-year, $6.77 million contract with the Giants in May of 2021.
Officially placed on IR
LBNew York Giants
Toe
November 26, 2024
The Giants placed Ojulari (toe) on injured reserve Tuesday, Matt Citak of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ojulari will be forced to miss the Giants' next four regular-season games due to a toe injury he suffered against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. The earliest Ojulari can return is Week 17 against Indianapolis on Sunday, Dec. 29. In the 10 regular-season games prior to his injury, the 2021 second-round pick logged 28 tackles (12 solo), including 6.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
New York GiantsGiants 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

70289%
12563%
65583%
16382%
55771%
17387%
38048%
126%
37447%
14774%
16020%
8241%
11915%
2312%
10213%
4221%
446%
2613%
20%
11%
20%
00%
10%
11%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Azeez Ojulari's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
240 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.61 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.34 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.27 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.0 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
26 reps
 
Hand Length
10.50 in
 
Arm Length
34.50 in
 
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52 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
2021
A 2021 second-round pick, Ojulari struggled to stay on the field during his second NFL campaign, as injuries limited him to just seven games in the regular season. He was impressive when he played, recording 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles along with 14 tackles. Ojulari has shown the ability to get to the quarterback as a pro, racking up 13.5 sacks over 24 contests. He and 2022 fifth overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux give New York one of the league's most fearsome young pass-rushing tandems.
Ojulari impressed in his first NFL season, leading New York with a franchise rookie-record eight sacks. There's reason to be optimistic that he'll build on that total in 2022. The Giants brought in Don "Wink" Martindale to take over as defensive coordinator, and his blitz-heavy approach should play to Ojulari's strengths. In addition, New York selected Kayvon Thibodeaux with the fifth pick in the draft, and his presence likely will help generate more opportunities for Ojulari.
Taken with the 50th overall pick, Ojulari actually slipped a bit due to concerns about a high school knee injury he claimed is long behind him. At 6-3, 240 and with 4.63 speed, he only has average size for the position, but he's explosive and athletic. He should start immediately on the outside as the team's top edge rusher and provide pressure, along with the team's best defensive lineman, Leonard Williams.
More Fantasy News
Set to go on injured reserve
LBNew York Giants
Toe
November 26, 2024
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Giants are planning on placing Ojulari (toe) on injured reserve.
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Still not practicing Tuesday
LBNew York Giants
Toe
November 26, 2024
Ojulari (toe) did not participate at the Giants' walkthrough practice Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Sidelined to start week
LBNew York Giants
Toe
November 25, 2024
Ojulari (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
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Won't return vs. Tampa Bay
LBNew York Giants
Toe
November 24, 2024
Ojulari (toe) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Colts, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
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Questionable to return Sunday
LBNew York Giants
Toe
November 24, 2024
Ojulari (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Candidate to be dealt
LBNew York Giants
November 5, 2024
The Giants are considering offers for Ojulari prior to the trade deadline Tuesday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ojulari has seen his role increase with Kayvon Thibodeaux sidelined by a wrist injury, logging 5.0 sacks across his last four games. Multiple teams are reportedly interested, and he's a reasonable trade candidate given that he's set to hit free agency at the close of the season. Russini reports that the Giants are evaluating their offers but have a price in mind, so it's unclear if he'll be moved in the waning moments before the trade deadline.
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