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During the [[1996 NFL Draft]], Ogden was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the fourth overall choice, the first-ever draft pick made by the Ravens. |
During the [[1996 NFL Draft]], Ogden was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the fourth overall choice, the first-ever draft pick made by the Ravens. |
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He was named a nine-time All-Pro and an eleven-time [[Pro Bowl]]er at left tackle, earning trips to [[Hawaii]] in every season except his rookie year. During his career, Ogden caught two passes — both for one yard and both for touchdowns. He also recovered 7 [[fumbles]], and recorded 10 tackles. Ogden also won a reputation for smiling. "He's a |
He was named a nine-time All-Pro and an eleven-time [[Pro Bowl]]er at left tackle, earning trips to [[Hawaii]] in every season except his rookie year. During his career, Ogden caught two passes — both for one yard and both for touchdowns. He also recovered 7 [[fumbles]], and recorded 10 tackles. Ogden also won a reputation for smiling. "He's a laugher," joked former New York Giants DE Michael Strahan. "When you see him, you would think he's not tough enough to play with the mean guys in the NFL. But Jonathon Odgen would rip your arms off." Ogden also threw his helmet in frustration several times. |
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In 2001, Ogden won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens when they defeated the New York Giants 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV. Ogden announced his retirement on June 12, 2008<ref>[http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ogden612,0,3252645.story Ogden - "I'm a Raven for life"]</ref> after a career that spanned 12 seasons, all with Baltimore. At 6' 9", Ogden was tied with fellow Raven [[Jared Gaither]] as the tallest player in the NFL at the end of his playing career.<ref>[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_is_the_tallest_NFL_player WikiAnswers - Who is the tallest NFL player<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
In 2001, Ogden won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens when they defeated the New York Giants 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV. Ogden announced his retirement on June 12, 2008<ref>[http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ogden612,0,3252645.story Ogden - "I'm a Raven for life"]</ref> after a career that spanned 12 seasons, all with Baltimore. At 6' 9", Ogden was tied with fellow Raven [[Jared Gaither]] as the tallest player in the NFL at the end of his playing career.<ref>[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_is_the_tallest_NFL_player WikiAnswers - Who is the tallest NFL player<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Position: | Offensive Tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Washington D.C. | July 31, 1974
Career information | |
College: | UCLA |
NFL draft: | 1996 / round: 1 / pick: 4 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Ravens.
College
He received his education at St. Albans School, excelling not only in football but also in track and field. An All-American in both sports, he decided on UCLA instead of the University of Florida because UCLA would let him participate in track and field. He ended up winning the 1996 NCAA indoor track title in the shot put.
Ogden had an outstanding football career with the UCLA Bruins, starting as left tackle for four years. In 23 games during his junior and senior years, he allowed just two sacks. In 1995, Ogden received the Outland Trophy and the Morris Trophy, was the UPI Lineman of the Year, and was a unanimous first-team All-American. Ogden's father, an investment banker, told his son to accept UCLA's decision to move him from right to left tackle.[1]
Ogden's jersey (#79) has been retired, making him only the eighth player in Bruins' history to receive that honor.[2] He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.[3] He was a history major.[4]
NFL Career
During the 1996 NFL Draft, Ogden was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the fourth overall choice, the first-ever draft pick made by the Ravens.
He was named a nine-time All-Pro and an eleven-time Pro Bowler at left tackle, earning trips to Hawaii in every season except his rookie year. During his career, Ogden caught two passes — both for one yard and both for touchdowns. He also recovered 7 fumbles, and recorded 10 tackles. Ogden also won a reputation for smiling. "He's a laugher," joked former New York Giants DE Michael Strahan. "When you see him, you would think he's not tough enough to play with the mean guys in the NFL. But Jonathon Odgen would rip your arms off." Ogden also threw his helmet in frustration several times.
In 2001, Ogden won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens when they defeated the New York Giants 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV. Ogden announced his retirement on June 12, 2008[5] after a career that spanned 12 seasons, all with Baltimore. At 6' 9", Ogden was tied with fellow Raven Jared Gaither as the tallest player in the NFL at the end of his playing career.[6]
Personal life
Johnathan Ogden married Kema Francis in 2004. He established the Jonathan Ogden Foundation to benefit innercity schools and help student-athletes take responsibility for their futures through lessons learned on the playing field, in the classroom, and throughout their local communities.
Ogden once attempted to win the WWF Hardcore Championship from Crash Holly on an episode of Monday Night Raw, but was unsuccessful. In Sept. 2009, Ogden was selected to Sporting News' Magazine's Team of the Decade (2000's). In 2010, he was placed 72nd on the list of NFL's top 100 players.
Ogden currently resides in the general Baltimore area. He often does commercials for "the Apple Ford used and new cars." He was present during the Raven's Super Bowl XXXV reunion in 2010.
References
- ^ Michael Lewis, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, at 257 (W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. 2007).
- ^ http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061208aab.html
- ^ http://www.uclabruins.com/genrel/091406aab.html
- ^ http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Players_Former/Jonathan_Ogden.aspx
- ^ Ogden - "I'm a Raven for life"
- ^ WikiAnswers - Who is the tallest NFL player
External links
- NFL.com: Jonathan Ogden
- The Jonathan Ogden Foundation
- Jonathan Ogden at ESPN.com
- Ravens Player Bio
- NFL Top 100 Players #72
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