Odafe Oweh shares journey from basketball to NFL with Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:51 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Odafe Oweh, a linebacker for the Washington Commanders, recounted how his football career started after he was removed from his high school basketball team. Transitioning to football at age 16, Oweh quickly garnered attention from college scouts, eventually being drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $100 million contract with the Commanders this spring after playing his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Training camp performance has impressed the coaching staff, highlighting his potential impact on the team in the upcoming season.
- •Oweh was removed from his high school basketball team, prompting a shift to football.
- •He began playing football at 16 and quickly caught the attention of college scouts.
- •Drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Oweh signed with the Commanders in 2026.
- •Oweh is off to a strong start in training camp, crucial for his new team.
- •He previously played four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before the trade.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Odafe Oweh tells remarkable story on how football career began
"Washington Commanders linebacker Odafe Oweh reveals how and why he turned to football.
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