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Kelechi Osemele

Osemele at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2012.

No. 72 Baltimore Ravens

Tackle / Guard

Personal information

Date of birth: June 24, 1989 (age 23)

Place of birth: Houston, Texas

Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Weight: 335 lb (152 kg)

Career information

High school: Langham Creek (Houston, Texas)

College: Iowa State

NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60

Debuted in 2012 for the Baltimore Ravens

Career history

Baltimore Ravens (2012–present)

Roster status: Active

Career highlights and awards

Super Bowl champion (XLVII)
AFC Champion (2012)
2009 All Big 12 second team

Career NFL statistics as of 2012

Games played	16
Games started	16
Stats at NFL.com

Kelechi Osemele (kay-LAY-chee oh-SEM-uh-lee;^[1] born June 24, 1989) is an American football Guard for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Osemele was born and raised in Houston, Texas and played college football for Iowa State University. The Baltimore Ravens selected Osemele in the second round (60th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft.

1 Early years
2 College career
3 Professional career
- 3.1 Baltimore Ravens
4 References
5 External links

Early years [edit]

Of Nigerian descent, Osemele attended Langham Creek High School in Houston, Texas.

College career [edit]

Entering his senior season at Iowa State in 2011, Osemele had started 30 consecutive games. He was a second team all Big 12 selection in 2009 and an honorable mention in 2010.

Professional career [edit]

Baltimore Ravens [edit]

Osemele was selected in the 2nd round (60th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.^[2] He started at right tackle in every Ravens game during his rookie season. He replaced the injured Jah Reid at left guard for the ballclub's playoff run. This, along with the insertion of Bryant McKinnie at left tackle and the move of Michael Oher to right tackle, solidified the offensive line.^[3]

References [edit]

External links [edit]

v t e Baltimore Ravens 2012 NFL Draft selections

Courtney Upshaw Kelechi Osemele Bernard Pierce Gino Gradkowski Christian Thompson Asa Jackson Tommy Streeter DeAngelo Tyson

v t e Baltimore Ravens current roster

Active roster	2 Tyrod Taylor 3 Omarius Hines 4 Sam Koch 5 Joe Flacco 8 Caleb Hanie 9 Justin Tucker 11 Tommy Streeter 12 Jacoby Jones 14 Marlon Brown 15 LaQuan Williams 16 David Reed 17 Tandon Doss 18 Rashaad Carter 21 Lardarius Webb 22 Jimmy Smith 23 Chykie Brown 24 Corey Graham 25 Asa Jackson 26 Matt Elam 27 Ray Rice 28 Damien Berry 28 Brynden Trawick 29 Michael Huff 30 Bernard Pierce 32 James Ihedigbo 33 Christian Thompson 34 Moe Lee 35 Anthony Allen 36 Marc Anthony 37 Chris Johnson 39 Gary Walker 40 Kyle Juszczyk 42 Nigel Carr 43 Spencer Adkins 44 Vonta Leach 45 Meshak Williams 46 Morgan Cox 47 John Simon 48 Brandon Copeland 48 Alex Silvestro 49 D. J. Bryant 50 Albert McClellan 53 Jameel McClain 54 Adrian Hamilton 55 Terrell Suggs 56 Josh Bynes 58 Elvis Dumervil 59 Arthur Brown 60 Antoine McClain 61 David Mims 62 Terrence Cody 63 Joe Unga 64 Rogers Gaines 64 Will Pericak 65 Reggie Stephens 66 Gino Gradkowski 67 Kapron Lewis-Moore 68 A. Q. Shipley 69 Jordan Devey 70 Ramon Harewood 71 Ricky Wagner 72 Kelechi Osemele 73 Marshal Yanda 74 Michael Oher 76 Jah Reid 77 Ryan Jensen 78 Bryant McKinnie 79 Jack Cornell 80 Aaron Mellette 82 Torrey Smith 83 Deonte Thompson 85 Matt Furstenburg 88 Dennis Pitta 90 Pernell McPhee 91 Courtney Upshaw 92 Haloti Ngata 93 DeAngelo Tyson 94 Michael McAdoo 95 Bryan Hall 96 Marcus Spears 97 Arthur Jones 98 Brandon Williams 99 Chris Canty -- Dayne Crist

Free agents	34 Bobby Rainey (ERFA) 38 Omar Brown (ERFA) 41 Anthony Levine (ERFA) 84 Ed Dickson (RFA)

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Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XLVII Champions

Head Coach: John Harbaugh

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BaltimoreRavens.com	'Pro Bowl Or Bust' For Kelechi Osemele - Baltimore Ravens BaltimoreRavens.com Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42:38 -0700 It was the second week of Ravens offseason voluntary practices when Head Coach John Harbaugh and Run Game Coordinator Juan Castillo approached second-year lineman Kelechi Osemele . “They told me personally that my goal this season should be ...
	Kelechi Osemele wants to stay at guard, but comfortable at left tackle too NBCSports.com Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:02:39 -0700 When General Manager Ozzie Newsome last addressed the status of the Ravens' left tackle spot, he said that the team was going to roll with Kelechi Osemele if Bryant McKinnie does not wind up re-signing with the team. Osemele says that he's comfortable ...
BaltimoreRavens.com	Kelechi Osemele Comfortable At Left Tackle, But Hopes Bryant McKinnie Returns BaltimoreRavens.com Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:06:05 -0700 Head Coach John Harbaugh told the media that if the season started now, Kelechi Osemele would be the Ravens' starting left tackle. That's fine with Osemele, but he's still hoping for last year's Super Bowl lineup. While Osemele didn't take any snaps at ...
Comcast SportsNet Baltimore (blog)	Kelechi Osemele: The Next Great Raven The Ebony Bird Sat, 11 May 2013 14:35:36 -0700 November 25, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Kelechi Osemele (72) works against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips (95) during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA ...
	Offensive Line Looking Strong For Ravens Baltimore Beat Down Fri, 17 May 2013 13:29:24 -0700 Put together a motivated and in shape Bryant Mckinnie, a second year stud/future Pro Bowl guard in Kelechi Osemele, a battle between two motivated young players at center, the best right guard in the NFL and a former left tackle with a mean streak in ...
BaltimoreRavens.com	Kelechi Osemele: Kelechi Osemele to focus on left guard Rotoworld.com Fri, 03 May 2013 11:56:39 -0700 Kelechi Osemele: Kelechi Osemele to focus on left guard. Kelechi Osemele - G - BAL - May. 3 - 2:55 pm et. With Bryant McKinnie back in the fold, Ravens second-year OL Kelechi Osemele will focus on left guard this season. Osemele was shuttled all around ...
	Mike Preston: So far, so good for Ravens with Bryant McKinnie Baltimore Sun Thu, 16 May 2013 09:19:41 -0700 That would be perfect for the Ravens because they wouldn't have to move other players around, like guard Kelechi Osemele or right tackle Michael Oher, to fill in for McKinnie. The Ravens need to work on timing issues, especially in the middle of the ...
	Wake-up: Browns sign Hoyer, Jackson ESPN (blog) Fri, 17 May 2013 05:01:10 -0700 "The Ravens need to work on timing issues, especially in the middle of the offensive line with new center Gino Gradkowski and guards Marshal Yanda and Kelechi Osemele," Preston wrote. "If Gradkowski performs well, the Ravens' offensive line could be ...

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