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| Born: | November 17, 1983 Houston, Texas | ||||||||
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| NFL draft: | 2007 / round: 2 / pick: 42 | ||||||||
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Anthony Ike "Tony" Ugoh, Jr. (born November 17, 1983) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas.
He has also played for the Detroit Lions.
Early years
Ugoh's parents are originally from Nigeria.[1] He played football at Wells Middle School and at Westfield High School, both in Houston, Texas.
College career
Ugoh played college football at the University of Arkansas. During his career he started 35 of 43 games and was chosen as a third-team All-America by the Associated Press and first-team All-Southeastern Conference as a senior. He also competed in discus and weight throw for the Razorback track team.
Professional career
Ugoh was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, after the Colts gave up a first-round pick in 2008 for the chance to move up in the 2007 draft and select him. He took over as the starting left tackle after Tarik Glenn retired during the offseason. The Colts waived Ugoh on September 8, 2010.[2]
On November 24, 2010, Ugoh was one of eight free agents brought in by the Washington Redskins for a tryout.[3] None of them were signed. He also worked out for the Buffalo Bills the same week but was not signed.[4]
Detroit Lions
On December 10, 2010 the Lions worked Ugoh out[5] and then signed him the next day to take the roster spot of linebacker Isaiah Ekejiuba, who was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.[6] Ugoh's signing was seen as insurance if starting right tackle Gosder Cherilus was unable to play in the Lions' week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers due to a knee injury.[7] He was released on August 14, 2011.
New York Giants
On December 7, 2011 the New York Giants signed Ugoh as a free agent, putting Stacy Andrews on injured reserve.[8]
References
- ^ An early look: 10 terrific offensive tackles
- ^ http://www.indystar.com/article/20100908/SPORTS03/100908031/Colts-release-offensive-lineman-Tony-Ugoh
- ^ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/24/redskins-kick-tires-on-eight-players-including-tony-ugoh/
- ^ http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/nflbuzz/bills_kick_the_tires_on_offensive_lineman/3696258
- ^ http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/nflbuzz/lions_work_out_former_second_rounder/3774046
- ^ http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/lions-placed-linebacker-isaiah-ekejiuba-on-ir-and-signed-tackle-tony-ugoh-111728029.html
- ^ http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=nfl&id=4208
- ^ http://twitter.com/#!/Giants/status/144443272402706433