Anfernee Orji

Anfernee Orji (born October 6, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Anfernee Orji
No. 58 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-06) October 6, 2000
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockwall (TX)
College:Vanderbilt (2019–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school career

Orji grew up in Rockwall, Texas and attended Rockwall High School.[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Vanderbilt.[2]

College career

Orji played in nine games and made six tackles during his freshman season at Vanderbilt.[3] He recorded 66 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two passes broken up during his sophomore season.[4] Orji led the Commodores with 93 tackles with 13 tackles for loss as a junior.[5] He led the team in tackles for a second straight year as a senior with 106.[6]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		 230 lb
(104 kg)		 32 in
(0.81 m)		 10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.53 s1.54 s2.57 s4.43 s7.00 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Orji signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023.[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[10][11]

References
  1. "Whataburger Super Team Spotlight: Rockwall's Anfernee Orji". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. February 25, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. "Rockwall 3-star DB Anfernee Orji commits to join his brother at Vanderbilt". Dallas Morning News. July 6, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  3. Katz, Jason (April 9, 2023). "Anfernee Orji, LB, Vanderbilt: NFL Draft Scouting Report". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  4. "These Vanderbilt football players could get picked in future NFL Draft". The Tennessean. May 3, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  5. Rexrode, Joe (May 8, 2022). "Vanderbilt football seeks progress in Year 2 under Clark Lea after 'humble beginnings'". The Athletic. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. Weinstein, Robbie (April 20, 2023). "Former Vanderbilt LB Anfernee Orji boosts NFL Draft stock with impressive offseason". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. "Anfernee Orji Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  8. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Anfernee Orji College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  9. "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". neworleanssaints.com. April 30, 2023.
  10. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2023.
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