Ottawa Redblacks | |
---|---|
Position: | Defensive end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Abia State, Nigeria | August 30, 1993
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Woodbridge (NJ) |
College: | Temple |
Undrafted: | 2017 |
Career history | |
| |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
CFL status: | American |
Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Praise Martin-Oguike (born August 30, 1993) is a gridiron football defensive end for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Temple University.
Martin-Oguike, was born in Abia State, Nigeria. He is a native of Oka in Isiala Mbano, Imo State. He moved to Woodbridge Township, New Jersey at the age of 10.[1][2] Martin-Oguike is the son of Venerable Dr. Martin Oguike (Anglican clergyman and adjunct Professor) and Dr. Ngozi Martin-Oguike (Educator and author) who are both highly regarded in the Igbo community of Nigeria. He has a sister, Precious, and two brothers Percy and Pleasant.
Martin-Oguike recorded 124 tackles, 20 sacks, 1 interception, 12 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries and 6 blocked field goals during his time at Temple.[3]
Martin-Oguike signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[4] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[5]
On January 19, 2018, Martin-Oguike signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[6] He was waived/injured by the Cardinals on July 26, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on August 4, 2018.
In October 2019, the Seattle Dragons selected Martin-Oguike in the tenth round of the 2020 XFL Draft.[8] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[9]
Martin-Oguike was selected by the Blues of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 11, 2020.[10]
Martin-Oguike signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL on June 4, 2021.[11]