Charles Omenihu

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Charles Omenihu
No. 90 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 (age 26)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school: Rowlett (TX)
College: Texas (2015–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 5 / Pick: 161
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:95
Sacks:18.5
Forced fumbles:5
Player stats at PFR

Charles Omenihu (born August 20, 1997) [1] is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas. [2]

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Early years

Omenihu attended Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas. He committed to the University of Texas to play college football. [3]

College career

Omenihu played at Texas from 2015 to 2018. [4] [5] [6] During his career, he had 115 tackles and 16.5 sacks, including 9.5 as a senior. He was named Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2018. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		280 lb
(127 kg)		36 in
(0.91 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.92 s1.71 s2.86 s4.36 s7.25 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

Houston Texans

Omenihu was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. [10]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 2, 2021, Omenihu was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2023 sixth-round pick. [11]

Kansas City Chiefs

Omenihu signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 16, 2023. [12] He was suspended the first six games of the 2023 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. [13]

Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in the 2024 AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out for Super Bowl LVIII. [14] Without Omenihu, the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to give Omenihu his first Super Bowl ring. [15]

On January 24, 2023, Omenihu was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. [16]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Charles Omenihu - Football". University of Texas Athletics. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ Olson, Max (February 24, 2014). "Texas lands DE Omenihu following visit". ESPN. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  4. ↑ Davis, Danny (October 2, 2018). "After studying top defensive ends, Texas' Charles Omenihu is chasing down quarterbacks". Statesman.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ Moyle, Nick (November 2, 2017). "After transforming body, UT's Charles Omenihu proving he belongs". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ Shapiro, Mike (January 9, 2018). "Texas defensive lineman Charles Omenihu back for senior season". Dallas News. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Davison, Drew (April 18, 2019). "How Texas DE Charles Omenihu's 7-foot wingspan is boosting his NFL Draft stock". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Charles Omenihu Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  9. ↑ "2019 Draft Scout Charles Omenihu, Texas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ Weston, Matt (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Charles Omenihu With The 161st Overall Pick". Battle Red Blog. SB Nation. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ "49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves ahead of Nov. 2 Trade Deadline". 49ers.com. November 2, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Chiefs Sign DE Charles Omenihu". Chiefs.com. March 16, 2023.
  13. ↑ Dillon, John (August 4, 2023). "Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu suspended six games". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ Patra, Kevin (January 29, 2024). "Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu suffered torn ACL in AFC Championship Game". NFL.com.
  15. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  16. ↑ Young, Dennis (January 24, 2023). "49ers' Omenihu arrested on suspicion of domestic violence". SFGATE. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
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