LSU's BJ Ojulari Selected By The Arizona Cardinals

Former LSU EDGE BJ Ojulari has seen his game explode over the last few years, and after a dominant run in Baton Rouge, his NFL journey is set to get started. Ojulari was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 41st pick in the 2nd round.

Ojulari is fresh off of his best season for the Tigers. After becoming a first-team All-SEC talent in 2022, it all came together for the dynamic pass rusher. In 11 starts, Ojulari tallied 58 tackles, 8.5 for loss with 5.5 sacks despite missing two early-season games with a knee injury.

He’ll now join his brother, Azeez Ojulari, in the NFL as the sibling duo looks to handle business at the next level.

Ojulari’s Pre-Draft Visits

Ojulari sat down with the New York Jets on for a Top 30 visit ahead of the draft. Along with the Jets, the former Tiger standout visited with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans after that.

Ojulari detailed how his brother, Azeez, helped prepare him for the draft and through the entire process.

The two have a connection off the field that has them shining throughout their football careers. With Azzeez already handling business at the next level, he’s been able to provide details and advice to BJ as he gears up for his professional journey.

Azeez’s Impact

"He has a great impact on me," the Ojulari said. "He's like a mentor to me. He's playing for the Giants right now, but I lean on him a lot. He's been through the same process, he's at the level where I'm trying to get to. Anything that I can ask him, I'm going to ask him."

Advice Ahead of The Moment

"Just be yourself," BJ revealed. "Take as much knowledge as I can from this experience and enjoy the moment I'm in. Going to the next level, he already told me that it's still the game of football after I adjust to the speed."

The Idea of Playing Together

"We've always talked about (playing together)," Ojulari said. "When he went to college, he wanted me to come play with him. But I took a different route. This (time), I don't have the power to choose that. So, if I end up with him, I think it would be a blessing as well, to be able to play with my brother again and dominate on opposite sides of the (line)...”

Competitive Nature Between the Two

"We are definitely competitive. Everything we did growing up, we competed. Playing video games we used to butt heads all the time. At the end of the day, I think that made us closer. He's one of my best friends and best mentors now."

As Ojulari prepares for the next chapter in his football career, his brother will certainly be in his corner mentoring him throughout the process. An LSU legend, Ojulari took Baton Rouge by storm during his time with the Tigers, but now it’s time to show out for the next portion of his football career.