Jonathan Ogden
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| Jonathan Ogden | |
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| Position(s): Offensive Tackle |
Jersey #(s): 75 |
| Born: July 31, 1974 Washington, D.C. |
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| Year(s): 1996–2007 | |
| NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 | |
| College: UCLA | |
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| Games played | 177 |
| Games started | 176 |
| Fumble recoveries | 7 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974 in Washington, DC) is a retired American football offensive tackle who formerly played for the Baltimore Ravens.
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[edit] College
He received his education at St. Albans School, excelling not only in football but also in track and field. An All-American in both sports, he decided on UCLA instead of the University of Florida because UCLA would let him run track and field. A legitimate Olympic level shot-putter, he won the 1996 NCAA indoor track title in the shot put. He had an outstanding career with the UCLA Bruins, starting as left tackle for four years. In 23 games during his junior and senior years, he allowed just two sacks. In 1995, Ogden received the Outland Trophy and the Morris Trophy, was the UPI Lineman of the Year, and was a unanimous 1st-team All-America. He decided to focus on football after college.
Ogden eventually had his jersey (#79) retired - only the eighth player in Bruins' history to receive that honor.
Odgen was inducted to UCLA Athletics Hall Of Fame in 2006.
He was a History major.[citation needed]
[edit] Football career
During the 1996 NFL Draft, Ogden was selected by the Ravens in the first round with the fourth overall choice, the first ever draft pick made by the Ravens.
In his twelve-year career, he has played in 177 games (through 2006-2007 season) and consistently performed as one of the best offensive linemen in the league, perhaps even one of the greatest of all time. Ogden is a nine-time All-Pro and an eleven-time Pro Bowler at left tackle, earning trips to Hawaii from 1997-2007. He has also caught two passes in his career - both for one yard and both for touchdowns. He has recovered 7 fumbles and recorded 10 tackles in his NFL career. Ogden is a rare blend of both size, power and agility, excelling in both run blocking and pass blocking. Ogden allowed fewer adjusted sacks than any other Left Tackle in the National Football League in 2006.
In 2000, Ogden won a championship ring with the Ravens when they defeated the New York Giants 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV. Ogden announced his retirement on June 12, 2008[1] after a career that spanned 12 seasons, all with Baltimore.
[edit] Personal life
- During the offseason Ogden makes his home in Henderson, Nevada. [2]
- At 6' 9", Jon was tied with fellow Raven Jared Gaither as the tallest player in the NFL at the end of his playing career.[3]
- Jonathan established the Jonathan Ogden Foundation to benefit innercity schools and help student-athletes take responsibility for their futures through lessons learned on the playing field, in the classroom, and throughout their local communities. In time for the 2008 football season, Jonathan is releasing a charity wine called Ogden Cabernet, where he will donate 100% of his proceeds to his foundation.
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| Preceded by Franchise Established |
Baltimore Ravens Starting Left Tackles 1996-2007 |
Succeeded by Adam Terry |
| Preceded by Zach Wiegert |
Outland Trophy Winners 1995 |
Succeeded by Orlando Pace |
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