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Quinn Ojinnaka
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Quinn Ojinnaka (center) with Jason Snelling and Ovie Mughelli in 2009
No. 76, 69
Position:Offensive tackle / Guard
Personal information
Born: (1984-04-23) April 23, 1984 (age 40)
Seabrook, Maryland
Career information
College:Syracuse
NFL draft:2006 / round: 5 / pick: 139
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:62
Games started:20
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Quinn Ojinnaka (born April 23, 1984) is an American professional wrestler and former American football offensive lineman currently signed to Ring of Honor under the ring name Moose.[1] He played college football at Syracuse and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Ojinnaka was also a member of the New England Patriots, St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts.

Early years

Ojinnaka attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he earned All-Prince George County offensive lineman honors as a senior, when his team had an 11-0 season that included the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship.

College career

Ojinnaka attended Syracuse University, where he played in 44 games with 23 starts in four years.

In 2005, Ojinnaka started all 12 games as a junior. He was part of an offensive line that blocked for the first Syracuse duo to each run for 800 yards (Damien Rhodes and Walter Reyes since 1979. The team allowed only 19 sacks, the second-fewest in the Big East Conference. In 2006, Ojinnaka played in the 2006 Las Vegas All-American Classic for the East squad after starting all 11 games as a senior.

Professional football career

Atlanta Falcons

Ojinnaka was selected in the fifth round (139th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. As a rookie in 2006, he played in 11 games. He saw playing time on special teams in Weeks 1–4 and 8–13. He played on the offensive line for the first time in his professional career when he replaced Wayne Gandy who had been injured against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 2007, Ojinnaka played in 11 games, and had seven starts at left tackle. His first career NFL start at left tackle was against the San Francisco 49ers. He played in eight games in 2008, all as a reserve. In 2009, Ojinnaka played in nine games, and started the final five games at right guard in place of an injured Harvey Dahl.

New England Patriots

On August 23, 2010, Ojinnaka was traded to the New England Patriots for a seventh round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. After serving his one-game suspension in Week 1, Ojinnaka was inactive for the team's next two games. He was released on September 30, 2010. The Patriots re-signed Ojinnaka on October 7, 2010. In total, he was active for eight games in 2010, all as a reserve.

St. Louis Rams

Ojinnaka signed with the St. Louis Rams on August 6, 2011. He was released on September 3.

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts signed Ojinnaka on October 5, 2011.

Second stint with Rams

Ojinnaka signed with the St. Louis Rams on March 22, 2012. He was waived on September 2, 2012.[2]

He was re-signed on September 12, 2012 when Scott Wells injured his foot and Robert Turner moved from left guard to center. However, he was released again on October 22, 2012.[3]

Professional wrestling career

Quinn Ojinnaka
Birth nameQuinn Ojinnaka[4]
Born (1984-04-23) April 23, 1984 (age 40)
Seabrook, Maryland[5]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Quinn Ojinnaka[5]
Moose Ojinnaka[4][5]
Moose[4]
Billed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[4][5]
Billed weight295 lb (134 kg)[4][5]
Billed fromAtlanta, Georgia[4]
Washington, D.C.
Trained byMr. Hughes[5]
ROH Wrestling Academy[5]
Debut2012[5][6]

Training and Professional Debut

Ojinnaka started professional wrestling training in 2012 under Mr. Hughes at WWA4 in 2012 and has attended WWE training camps.[6] On February 22, 2014, Ojinnaka made his debut for Dragon Gate USA, working alongside The Bravado Brothers in a bodyguard role.[6]

Ring of Honor

After Ojinnaka appeared at Ring of Honor's Best in the World 2014 event on June 22, 2014, the promotion announced two days later that it had signed him to a contract.[7] Ojinnaka then adopted the ring name Moose and formed a partnership with R.D. Evans and Veda Scott.[8]

Global Force Wrestling

On May 6, 2015, Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced Ojinnaka as part of their roster.[9]

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

  • I Believe in Westling
    • SCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[13]
  • Southern Wrestling Association
    • SWA Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with AR Fox[14]
    • Rhymer Cup (2015) - with AR Fox[14]

References

  1. ^ "Now a wrestler, Quinn Ojinnaka says NFL was just a job Posted by Darin Gantt".
  2. ^ Thomas, Jim (2012-09-01). "Rams claim 2; Hoomanawanui, Ojinnaka cut". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
  3. ^ Thomas, Jim (2012-10-22). "Updated: Rams cut Ojinnaka, sign ex-Bear Williams". St. Louis Post Dispatch. Retrieved 2012-10-22.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "ROH profile".
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Cagematch profile".
  6. ^ a b c Gee Schoon Tong, Chris (2014-02-23). "Radican's results - 2/22 DGUSA "Revolt!" in New York: Gargano defends DGUSA Title, Fox defends Evolve Title, former NFL player introduced, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  7. ^ Caldwell, James (2014-06-24). "ROH news: Ring of Honor officially signs former NFL star". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2014-06-24.
  8. ^ Gee Schoon Tong, Chris (2014-08-09). "ROH TV tapings 8-9 Philadelphia". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  9. ^ Johnson, Mike (2015-05-06). "Live notes from GFW press conference". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  10. ^ a b "RING OF HONOR TELEVISION REPORT: WHO FACES reDRagon AT FIELD OF HONOR?; MOOSE MAKES HIS SINGLES DEBUT; TAG CHAMPS IN ACTION By Richard Trionfo".
  11. ^ a b "RING OF HONOR TELEVISION REPORT: THE KRD IS REVEALED, TAG TITLE MATCH, FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL, AND MORE By Richard Trionfo".
  12. ^ "Entrance themes".
  13. ^ "SCW Florida Heavyweight Championship history".
  14. ^ a b "Rhymer Cup Main Event".

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