Charles Omenihu

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]

Charles Omenihu
No. 90 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997
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 Week 7, 2023
Tackles:68
Sacks:12.5
Forced fumbles:3
Pass deflections:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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]

On January 24, 2023, Omenihu was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.[14]

References
  1. "Charles Omenihu Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  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. "Texas defensive lineman Charles Omenihu back for senior season". January 9, 2018.
  7. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article229414874.html
  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. "2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Charles Omenihu With The 161st Overall Pick". Battle Red Blog. SB Nation. April 27, 2019.
  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. "Chiefs DL Charles Omenihu suspended six games". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. August 4, 2023.
  14. Young, Dennis (January 24, 2023). "49ers' Omenihu arrested on suspicion of domestic violence". SFGATE. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
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