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21
Games
8
Solo Tackles
1.5
Sacks
Esezi Otomewo is a former defensive end out of Minnesota, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 165th overall pick (round 5) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 21 regular-season games from 2022 to 2025, with the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Draft Details
Esezi Otomewo Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MIN | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | JAX | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | PIT | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
282 lbs
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