Larry Ogunjobi

A four-year starter at Charlotte, Ogunjobi lined up mostly as the nose tackle in the 49ers' 3-4 base scheme and will be remembered as one of the founding players of the program, starting every game in school history. Olumide "Larry" Ogunjobi was born a year after his parents emigrated to the U.S. from Nigeria and didn't start playing organized sports until high school -- his first name Olumide means "Our savior has come." He was forced onto the football field as a sophomore at Ragsdale and gradually developed a love for the game, drawing attention from several FCS-level programs. However, Ogunjobi was drawn to Charlotte, an up-start FBS program, and decided to be part of the school's first recruiting class, redshirting in 2012 and preparing for the 49ers' inaugural season in 2013. Ogunjobi started 11 games as a redshirt freshman and posted 42 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Ogunjobi again started all 11 games as a sophomore and led the team with 11.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks (career-high). He set a school-record with 14.5 tackles for loss as a junior and was named Second Team All-CUSA with 62 tackles and 2.5 sacks. As a senior in 2016, Ogunjobi finished among the conference leaders in tackles for loss (13.5) and tackles (65) on the defensive line, earning First Team All-CUSA honors. His size, length and core strength aren't ideal, but Ogunjobi he has the initial quickness and body control to wedge through gaps and create confusion in the backfield. While he is still developing the fundamentals, Ogunjobi uses his leverage and very active hands to detach from blocks and close on the target. He played mostly over the center or A-gap at Charlotte, but projects best as a one-gap, penetrating three-technique at the next level with his quick, balanced skill-set.

average frame and length for the position and lacks ideal upper body mass. was overweight in high school (350+ pounds), but needs to continue and add good weight in a nfl strength and conditioning program. lack of upper body power stands out, letting guards shield him from run lanes. allows his pads to rise once engaged by blockers. base strength is an issue and can be moved by angle blocks. needs to better break down as a tackler to stay on his feet and finish the ballcarrier in the backfield. very active with his hands, but not yet a technician and has some placement/timing issues. productive career with 46 starts, but only two of those came against teams from power-five conferences -- charlotte faced fcs competition in 2013-14 before joining conference-usa in 2015.

--Dane Brugler (2/7/17)

strengths

Balanced athlete and moves well up and down the line of scrimmage. Lower body flexibility to snap out of his stance. Stays low off the snap to get underneath blocks and squeeze through gaps, creating disruption in the backfield. Runs his feet at the contact point to generate power and create movement...lacks ideal upper body strength, but powerful hands/wrists to snatch, rip and release to keep blockers off of him. Anticipates well vs. the run with the backfield vision to see through blockers and mirror run plays. Consistent effort to chase away from the line of scrimmage. Hates to be blocked and plays with a nasty edge. Developed work ethic and pushes himself on and off the field (Charlotte defensive line coach and 2009 top-five draft pick Aaron Curry

"this kid is going to do a really good job of outworking a lot of people."). four-year starter and holds several school records, including career tackles (217) and tackles for loss (49.0).

WEAKNESSES

Named to the first team all-Conference defense as a junior and senior, Ogunjobi helped the Tommy Norwood-coached Tigers to back-to-back conference championships as part of a run of five straight titles for the Tigers

The Tigers went 9-3 in 2011, earning a share of the Piedmont-Triad 4A title and 10-3 in 2010

first team all-Area and Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman in 2011 after recording double-digit sacks and nearly 60 tackles

began playing football as a sophomore and was the JV team’s Most Improved Player in 2009 before earning back-to-back first team all-conference honors

an A and A/B Honor roll student.

Born June 3, 1994

parents: Larry and Mercy Ogunjobi moved to the US from Nigeria

double major in Computer Science and Biology .. Sister is Faith Ogunjobi

full name is Olumide Larry Ogunjobi

has read the bible multiple times

member of SAAC and OAS.

2016

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
13.5	10.0	65.0	0.0	2.0	3.0	31.0