Jonathan Ogden

For other people named John Ogden, see John Ogden (disambiguation).

Jonathan Ogden

Jonathan Ogden at the 2006 Pro Bowl
No. 75
Offensive Tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: July 31, 1974 (1974-07-31)
Place of birth: Washington D.C.
Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	Weight: 345 lb (156 kg)
Career information
College: UCLA
NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Debuted in 1996 for the Baltimore Ravens
Last played in 2007 for the Baltimore Ravens
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (1996-2007)
Career highlights and awards
11× Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) 9× All-Pro selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006) Super Bowl champion (XXXV) NFL Alumni Offensive Lineman of the Year (2002) Sporting News' Team of the Decade (2000's) 1995 Outland Trophy 1995 UPI Lineman of the Year 1995 Jim Parker Award 1995 Morris Trophy (offense) UCLA Bruins #79 Retired NFL 2000s All-Decade Team Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
Stats at NFL.com

Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Ravens.

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 participate in track and field. He ended up winning the 1996 NCAA indoor track title in the shot put.

Ogden had an outstanding football 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 first-team All-American. Ogden's father, an investment banker, told his son to accept UCLA's decision to move him from right to left tackle.

Ogden's jersey (#79) has been retired, making him only the eighth player in Bruins' history to receive that honor. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006. He was a history major.

NFL Career

During the 1996 NFL Draft, Ogden was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the fourth overall choice, the first-ever draft pick made by the Ravens.

He was named a nine-time All-Pro and an eleven-time Pro Bowler at left tackle, earning trips to Hawaii in every season except his rookie year. During his career, Ogden caught two passes — both for one yard and both for touchdowns. He also recovered 7 fumbles, and recorded 10 tackles. Ogden also won a reputation for smiling. "He's a laugher," joked former New York Giants DE Michael Strahan . "You see him, you think to yourself this guy is not mean enough to handle the mean guys out there in the NFL. Jonathan would rip your limbs off, and he'd smile...and wave your arm in front of you." Ogden also threw his helmet in frustration several times.

In 2001, Ogden won a Super Bowl 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 after a career that spanned 12 seasons, all with Baltimore. At 6' 9", Ogden was tied with fellow Raven Jared Gaither as the tallest player in the NFL at the end of his playing career.

Personal life

Johnathan Ogden married Kema Francis in 2004. He 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.

Ogden once attempted to win the WWF Hardcore Championship from Crash Holly on an episode of Monday Night Raw, but was unsuccessful. In Sept. 2009, Ogden was selected to Sporting News' Magazine's Team of the Decade (2000's). In 2010, he was placed 72nd on the list of NFL's top 100 players.

Ogden currently resides in the general Baltimore area. He often does commercials for "the Apple Ford used and new cars." He was present during the Raven's Super Bowl XXXV reunion in 2010.

External links

• NFL.com: Jonathan Ogden
• The Jonathan Ogden Foundation
• Jonathan Ogden at ESPN.com
• Ravens Player Bio
• NFL Top 100 Players #72