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The Baltimore Ravens took a risk on edge defender David Ojabo in the 2022 NFL Draft, and they could trade him before they ever see that risk pay off. Selected in the second round, most evaluators believed Ojabo was a top-15 talent in his class before he tore his Achilles during Michigan’s Pro Day.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / May 26

Ravens Pass Rusher is Prime Cut Candidate

The Baltimore Ravens knew they'd be taking a risk when they selected David Ojabo in the 2022 NFL Draft, but the potential rewards more than justified it.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / May 25

Former Michigan star is quietly on the Ravens' chopping block

David Ojabo’s rise at Michigan was fast and explosive. After redshirting as a freshman and playing sparingly in 2020, he erupted in 2021 with 11 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and five forced fumbles on a dominant Wolverines defense.

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Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / May 24

David Ojabo’s fate may have just been sealed by Ravens’ pass rush battle

The Baltimore Ravens are quickly building a stacked pass rush group. The duo of Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh leads the way and rookie sack artist Mike Green

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Recent Michigan Wolverines draft bust gets rare exception ahead of career-defining season gets underway

The story of former Michigan star pass-rusher David Ojabo is one of the most unique of any NFL player. Growing up in Nigeria before moving to Scotland, and then later New Jersey, Ojabo has far from the traditional football journey. While he looks the part of an NFL stud as a 6-foot-4, 252-pounder and he seemed to have it click in 2021.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / March 30

Ravens hosting breakout draft prospect (and that’s bad news for recent pick)

The David Ojabo experiment just hasn’t worked out. The Baltimore Ravens were willing to play the long game when they drafted the Michigan standout in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, fully aware he’d miss most of his rookie year recovering from an Achilles tear.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / February 21

Ravens Could Move on From Young Pass Rusher

Three years into his career, Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo may tragically end up being one of the biggest "what ifs" in today's NFL. Coming out of Michigan in 2022, Ojabo was a potential first-round pick after posting 11 sacks in his final season and helping the Wolverines reach the College Football Playoff.

NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / February 3

NFL Pundit Proposes Ravens 24-Year-Old As Potential Trade Target

What type of moves could the New Orleans Saints have up their sleeves this offseason? Clearly, work needs to be done, but the team is going to need to find a way to get creative.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / December 13

David Ojabo's Ravens career could take shocking twist this offseason

When the Baltimore Ravens selected David Ojabo with the 45th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, it was a classic Ravens move. A first-round talent who slid due to an Achilles tear, Ojabo was a gamble on upside—a high-risk, high-reward prospect they hoped would become a game-changing pass rusher.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Ravens Second-Round Pick Could Be Cut, Might Revive Career With Saints, Chiefs

David Ojabo looked like a steal in the 2022 NFL Draft, but the Baltimore Ravens could cut him before he reaches the end of his rookie contract. Widely projected to be a first-round pick, the Michigan product tore his Achilles during his Pro Day, causing him to fall into the second round.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / December 10

Ravens urged to reunite with perfect David Ojabo replacement in 2025

David Ojabo’s days with the Baltimore Ravens appear numbered. The 2022 second-round pick has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, making little impact on a Ravens linebacking unit that could use help.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / November 17

David Ojabo's Ravens career might be over after surprising John Harbaugh decision

While the Baltimore Ravens may have the best offense in all of football, their defensive regression without many of last year's starters and DC Mike Macdonald has been startling.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / October 27

Ravens Make Surprising Roster Move vs. Browns

The Baltimore Ravens remained patient with edge rusher David Ojabo through two injury-riddled seasons, expecting that patience to pay off once he was finally healthy.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / September 22

Ravens Get Two Rising Stars Back Against Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins and outside linebacker David Ojabo are both active for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Both players were listed as questionable on the final injury report.

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Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / September 19

Ravens Defense Hit With Another Injury

The list of Baltimore Ravens players battling injury continues to grow, and the latest addition unfortunately knows that struggle all too well. According to the team's latest injury report, outside linebacker David Ojabo was a limited participant in Thursday's practice with a quad injury.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / August 21

Ravens OLB Finally Back to 100%

It has been a long and tough road for Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker David Ojabo through the first two seasons of his NFL career. The third-year pass rusher out of Michigan showed signs of being on the other side of it in the Ravens' 13-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / August 18

Ravens LB Impresses in First Game Back

Saturday's game against the Atlanta Falcons marked the first appearance for Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo in nearly a year, but with the way he played, it's like he barely missed a beat.

Baltimore Ravens News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10

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Baltimore Ravens News / Pro Football Rumors / June 2, 2024

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Baltimore Ravens News / A to Z Sports / May 3, 2024

Ravens’ David Ojabo helps Baltimore receive extra help from the NFL in an interesting way

The NFL has emphasized finding international talent because there are good football players outside of the United States borders, or at least come from there. Baltimore Ravens have their own in LB David Ojabo, who is now being deemed as an international player and it has earned the Ravens a roster exemption.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 2, 2024

Ravens Receive International Exemption For OLB David Ojabo

The Baltimore Ravens officially received a roster exemption for international OLB David Ojabo on Thursday. The international exemptions are typically

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / November 28, 2023

Ravens rule out former second-round pick for season

The Ravens must be on cloud nine heading into their Week 13 bye as they sit atop the AFC with a 9-3 record. However, they received some bad news about one of their promising defenders.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2022

Ravens reach deal with second-round pick David Ojabo

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Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2022

David Ojabo tears Achilles a month before NFL draft

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