Owen Pappoe

Owen Pappoe (born September 29, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn before being selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Owen Pappoe

No. 44 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(2000-09-29) September 29, 2000 (age 24) Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Grayson (Loganville, Georgia)
College:	Auburn (2019–2022)
NFL draft:	2023 / round: 5 / pick: 168
Career history
Arizona Cardinals (2023–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles: 11 Pass deflections: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Pappoe attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.^[1][2] As a senior, he had 121 tackles.^[3] He played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game. A five-star recruit, Pappoe committed to Auburn University to play college football.^[4][5][6] He is of Liberian descent.^[7]

College career

Pappoe entered his true freshman season at Auburn in 2019 as a starter.^[8][9] He started all 13 games, recording 49 tackles and two sacks.^[10][11] He returned to Auburn as a starter his sophomore year in 2020 and recorded 93 tackles and 4 sacks.^[12] Due to injuries, Pappoe only appeared in 5 games for Auburn in 2021.^[13]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in (1.84 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m)	4.39 s	1.52 s	2.52 s	35.5 in (0.90 m)	10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)	29 reps
All values from NFL Combine[14][15]

Pappoe was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round, 168 overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.^[16]

References

1. Hammock, Will (August 11, 2018). "SUPER SIX FOOTBALL: Grayson linebacker Owen Pappoe lives up to lofty expectations". Gwinnett Prep Sports. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
2. Denman, Taylor (June 16, 2018). "Owen Pappoe's strength led to a speedy recovery and stellar junior season at Grayson". Gwinnett Prep Sports. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
3. Vitale, Josh (June 25, 2019). "Hardworking Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe is far from the average five-star freshman". The Advocate. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
4. Hamilton, Gerry; VanHaaren, Tom (May 1, 2018). "Graduation day: Four HS teammates commit". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
5. Vitale, Josh (June 24, 2024). "Auburn lands huge commitment from 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
6. Green, Tom (December 16, 2018). "Why 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe reaffirmed his commitment to Auburn this month". al. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
7. Gershman, Zach (October 27, 2023). "BJ Ojulari Representing Not Only Cardinals, But Nigeria". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
8. Vitale, Josh (November 6, 2019). "Auburn LB Owen Pappoe's fast start isn't surprising to anyone who knows him". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
9. Ferguson, Justin (May 24, 2019). "Relentless on and off the field, Owen Pappoe isn't your average five-star freshman". The Athletic. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
10. Vitale, Josh (September 2, 2020). "Why Owen Pappoe could be even better in Year 2 at Auburn". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
11. Lee, Justin (June 24, 2024). "INSTANT IMPACT: Auburn's Owen Pappoe powers up to potential as a true freshman". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
12. Vitale, Josh (September 4, 2020). "Agent zero: Auburn's Pappoe certain to have impact greater than jersey number". Decatur Daily. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
13. "Owen Pappoe, Auburn standout LB, announces 2022 plans". January 2, 2022.
14. "Owen Pappoe Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
15. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Owen Pappoe College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
16. Urban, Darren (April 29, 2023). "Quarterback Clayton Tune Highlights Back End Of Cardinals' Draft". AZCardinals.com.

External links

• Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
• Arizona Cardinals bio
• Auburn Tigers bio