Edefuan Ulofoshio
 Ulofoshio talking to press ahead of the 2024 CFP National Championship. | |
| No. 48 – Buffalo Bills | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 23, 2000 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 239 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| College: | Washington (2018–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / round: 5 / pick: 160 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Edefuan Ulofoshio (born January 23, 2000)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.
Early life and high school
[edit]Ulofoshio grew up in Anchorage, Alaska and attended South Anchorage High School before his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada following his freshman year of high school.[2][3][4] Ulofoshio had a stellar senior season at Bishop Gorman High School racking up 100 tackles with 15.5 going for a loss.[5] Ulofoshio decided to walk-on to play for the Washington Huskies.[6][7]
College career
[edit]In Ulofoshio's first career play against the Oregon State Beavers, Ulofoshio forced a fumble on the opening kickoff.[8] Ulofoshio finished his first career season in 2018 with two tackles and two forced fumbles.[9] In week eleven of the 2019 season, Ulofoshio had a breakout game notching a team-leading nine tackles and a sack and a half in a 19–7 win over Oregon State and being named the Pac-12 defensive player of the week.[10] Ulofoshio finished the 2019 season with 47 tackles with three and a half being for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble.[11] In week one of the 2020 season, he recorded ten tackles, four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery, in a win over Oregon State.[12] He finished the 2020 season with 47 tackles with one being for a loss, a sack, four pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.[13] For his performance on the 2020 season he was named an honorable mention All American.[14] He finished the 2021 season with 51 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, and a forced fumble.[15] However, Ulofoshio missed 14 consecutive games spanning from the last six of 2021 and the first eight of 2022 with a season ending arm injury in 2021 and a torn ACL in 2022.[16] In 2022 Ulofoshio only played in five games making just ten tackles.[17] Ulofoshio opened the 2023 season by being named a team captain for the Huskies.[18] In week four of the 2023 season, Ulofoshio recorded his first career interception and returned it for a touchdown, in a win over California.[19] In the 2023 Pac-12 Football Championship Game, Ulofoshio recorded six tackles, as he helped the Huskies beat Oregon and win the Pac-12.[20] For Ulofoshio's performance on the 2023 season he was named first-team all Pac-12, and second team All American.[21] Ulofoshio was also named a semi-finalist of the Butkus Award.[22]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m) |
236 lb (107 kg) |
32+7⁄8 in (0.84 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.56 s | 1.59 s | 2.65 s | 4.33 s | 7.69 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
21 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[23][24] | ||||||||||||
Ulofoshio was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 160th overall pick in the fifth round in the 2024 NFL draft.[25] The Bills acquired the 160th overall selection in a trade with the Green Bay Packers for the 91st overall pick.
References
[edit]- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Edefuan Ulofoshio, Linebacker, Washington Huskies". Sports Illustrated. August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ Reed, Josh (February 29, 2024). "Edefuan Ulofoshio is poised to be the next Alaskan in the NFL". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Caple, Christian (May 15, 2019). "From Anchorage to Las Vegas to Seattle: Is LB Edefuan Ulofoshio the next walk-on to contribute at Washington?". The Athletic. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Western, Evan (February 28, 2024). "Edefuan Ulofoshio discusses journey from Alaska to walk-on to CFP title game to NFL". Acme Packing Company. SB Nation. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (September 1, 2021). "By following his family's example, UW linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio dragged his dreams into the daylight". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (October 14, 2020). "The Ulofoshio Effect: Why Washington's former walk-on could be the key to a resurgent run defense". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Gordon, Sam (July 21, 2023). "Edefuan Ulofoshio of Washington rides resolve to scholarship, stardom". The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (November 22, 2019). "In the middle of UW's defense, the (future) doctor — Edefuan Ulofoshio — will see you now". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Edefuan Ulofoshio 2018 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (November 9, 2022). "After battling back from injury, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio is ready for a more significant role with Huskies". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Edefuan Ulofoshio 2019 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Martin, Mike (November 16, 2020). "Ulofoshio Has Greatly Advanced his Husky Career with his 3 OSU Showings". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Edefuan Ulofoshio 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Tomshoff, Roman (July 17, 2023). "What Should Be Expected From a Healthy Edefuan Ulofoshio?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Edefuan Ulofoshio 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (April 18, 2023). "How UW Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio is utilizing 'obnoxious focus' to excel after injuries". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Edefuan Ulofoshio 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (September 5, 2023). "UW linebackers Alphonzo Tuputala, Edefuan Ulofoshio are out to earn everything". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (September 27, 2023). "Edefuan Ulofoshio and Dominique Hampton exorcise demons in UW's win over Cal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Van (December 2, 2023). "College Football: Anchorage's Edefuan Ulofoshio wins Pac-12 title with Huskies, moves up to No. 3 all-time in tackles". Alaska Sports Report. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Husky walk-on turned All-American sets sights on career in pediatrics". University of Washington. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Raley, Dan (November 7, 2023). "Then There Were 12: Ulofoshio Named Butkus Award Semifinalist". Yardbarker. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Edefuan Ulofoshio Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Edefuan Ulofoshio College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Wojton, Nick (April 27, 2024). "2024 NFL draft: Bills select LB Edefuan Ulofoshio in Round 5, No. 160 overall". Bills Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
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