Quinn Ojinnaka

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam =Atlanta Falcons
currentnumber =76
currentpositionplain =Offensive tackle
birthdate =birth date and age|1984|4|23
birthplace =Seabrook, Maryland
heightft =6
heightin =5
weight =312
debutyear =2006
debutteam =Atlanta Falcons
college =Syracuse
draftyear =2006
draftround =5
draftpick =139
pastteams =
* Atlanta Falcons (2006 - present)
nfl =OJI444955

Quinn Ojinnaka (born April 23, 1984 in Seabrook, Maryland) is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse.

Early years

Ojinnaka attended DeMatha Catholic High School where he earned All-Prince George County offensive lineman honors as a senior, where his team had an 11-0 season that included the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship.

College career

Ojinnaka played in 44 games with 23 starts in four years at Syracuse.

In 2005, Ojinnaka started all 12 games as a junior. He was part of an offensive line that blocked for the first Syracuse duo to each run for 800 yards (Damien Rhodes & Walter Reyes) since 1979. The team allowed only 19 sacks, the second-fewest in the Big East. In 2006, Ojinnaka played in the 2006 Las Vegas All-American Classic for the East squad after starting all 11 games as a senior.

Professional career

Ojinnaka was selected in the fifth round (139th pick overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.

As a rookie in 2006, he played in 11 games. He saw playing time on special teams in Weeks 1–4 and 8–13. He played on the offensive line for the first time in his professional carrer when he replaced Wayne Gandy who had been injured against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

in 2007, Ojinnaka played in 11 games, and had seven starts at left tackle. His first career NFL start at left tackle was against the San Francisco 49ers.

External links

* [http://www.atlantafalcons.com/People/Players/Active/Quinn_Ojinnaka.aspx Atlanta Falcons profile]