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: (1974-07-31) July 31, 1974
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Weight: 345 lb (156 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Albans School Washington, D.C.
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 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) 10× All-Pro (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006) Super Bowl champion (XXXV) NFL Alumni Offensive Lineman of the Year (2002) Unanimous All-American (1995) Outland Trophy (1995) UPI Lineman of the Year (1995) Jim Parker Award (1995) Morris Trophy (1995) UCLA Bruins No. 79 retired NFL 2000s All-Decade Team Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor Pro Football Hall of Fame (2013 Inductee) College Football Hall of Fame (2012 Inductee)
Career NFL statistics as of 2007
Games played 177 Games started 176 Fumbles recovered 7 Stats at NFL.com
Stats at pro-football-reference.com
Pro Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame

Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974) is an American former college and professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He played college football for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and was recognized as an All-American. Drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, he played his entire professional career for the Baltimore Ravens. He was an eleven-time Pro Bowl selection and a nine-time All-Pro.

On February 2, 2013, Ogden was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first player to spend his entire career as a Raven.

Early years

Ogden was born in Washington, D.C. He received his education at St. Albans School in Washington, excelling not only in high school football but also in track and field. He was a high school All-American in both football and track.

College career

He decided to attend UCLA instead of the University of Florida because UCLA would let him participate in track and field. He later won the 1996 NCAA indoor track title in the shot put. Ogden had an outstanding career with the UCLA Bruins football team, 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 UCLA history to receive that honor. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006. On December 5, 2012 Ogden, who majored in history at UCLA, was enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

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. His retirement left Ray Lewis as the last remaining Raven from the team's inaugural season in 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.

Ogden served as the Ravens' Honorary Captain at Super Bowl XLVII, which saw his former teammates win their second world championship.

Personal life

Jonathan Ogden married Kema Francis in 2004. He established the Jonathan Ogden Foundation to benefit inner city 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 WWE Raw, but was unsuccessful.^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[citation needed]} He has starred in commercials for Apple Ford, a Baltimore-area dealership, and during his playing career appeared in TV advertisements for GEICO insurance. He was present during the Ravens' Super Bowl XXXV reunion in 2010.

He also appeared in a 2012 advertisement with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in support of Maryland Question 7. The measure expanded gaming in the state.

External links

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