Ryan Held watched Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo rush for 1,082 yards last season on 7.0 per carry. You’re just like wow. Though his name was left off the invite list for the NFL Combine, the 2018 All-Big Ten selection is gradually beginning to receive well-deserved recognition in NFL circles — and on social media: “I’m seeing a little bit here and there on Twitter,” Ozigbo acknowledged, “and I really do appreciate it. But, in the ultimate “keep your head down and keep working” story - one that people in Nebraska not only love but live everyday - Devine Ozigbo got his shot and was named the starter against Purdue. His only significant injury in college was a lower back strain at the end of his sophomore year that dogged him into fall camp as a junior. Following an impressive week in St. Petersburg, Ozigbo traveled four hours south to Boca Raton to begin his Pro Day training at XPE Sports with Tony Villani. Oh, and he contributed another 203 yards to the Husker offense receiving the ball (23 catches). Frost’s fast and exciting offense has no need for a plodding north-south hammer nor was Adrian Martinez a statue that required a polished pass protector. The Eagles (2-4-1) have a huge NFC East matchup with the Cowboys (2-5) on Sunday night in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field. That time would have been the 11th best at the combine among RBs (there were 28 running backs invited to the combine). DO: When it comes to modeling my game, I wouldn’t say I try to run like anybody else. The talented runner generated some attention from NFL teams at Nebraska’s Pro Day, speaking to the Chicago Bears prior to his workout and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the conclusion of testing. UPDATE Thursday 10:03 a.m.: The Jaguars have signed Dare Ogunbowale and placed Devine Ozigbo on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. The Huskers began to look like a football team and Devine Ozigbo became the face of that turnaround. With that said, I don’t think there’s a scheme that I wouldn’t be successful in. I got some good time with the running back coach, Kennedy Polamalu. JM: How would you describe your running style? Ozigbo didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. It sounds like the 2019 roster stash could translate to some 2020 work. I’m an asset to every aspect of the organization. Ozigbo attended and played high school football at Sachse High School. Jacksonville's backfield is in flux following the decision to waive Leonard Fournette earlier this week. He juked. DO: I’m a bigger back so I have the natural juice and power that comes with that. Ozigbo's limited participation Monday implies that the undrafted rookie may be dealing with an undisclosed injury. Most recently, the Sachse native attended the Cowboys’ local day on April 5, where he was afforded another opportunity to showcase his skills in front of NFL brass. Ozigbo looked impressive as a runner, ripping off an 11-yard gain and finishing averaging 6.7 yards per carry, albeit in a limited sample size. Ozigbo has not yet appeared in a game this season. There aren’t any drawbacks to adding me to your franchise. DO: I think I got the best of both worlds at Nebraska. Those two guys definitely stood out to me. DO: My coaches taught me that the little things matter. “There’d be days where I’d have peaks in each phase. Please check your email for a confirmation. After spending three seasons in a backfield committee, Ozigbo took the college football world by storm last season, rushing for 1,082 yards and twelve touchdowns — nearly matching his total from his first three seasons combined. The Eagles are set to get even more reinforcements back and a short time ago, the team announced that they have activated the 21-day practice windows for LB T.J. Edwards, S Rudy Ford, T Jason Peters, and WR Jalen Reagor. If the test is confirmed, Mertz would miss Wisconsin’s next three games. The undrafted rookie out of Nebraska is competing for a depth role on the 53-man roster, and his affinity for special teams could increase his chances of sticking. His 2018 stat line was impressive to say the least. Frosted Flakes: Husker Progress, Drive-Through Haunted House, and Asteroids, The Ultimate Husker Defensive Back Bracket: First Round Voting is Open. I’m going to have a positive influence from the locker room to the football field. Does that put a bigger emphasis on your Pro Day for you? He was desperately trying to push the right buttons to get the team to do the things they needed to right the ship. Ozigbo wore a red non-contact jersey during Monday's practice, Nathan Brown of The New Orleans Advocate reports. DO: They’re adding a quality asset to their football team. Ozigbo had been placed as high as No. Fast forward to 2018. “Minnesota went well,” Ozigbo said. Jordan Mailata has started at left tackle in each of the past four contests. I’m always striving to improve both as a player and as a man. It’s gonna be a fun experience for sure. It kinda makes it more fun to be honest. I got to learn some things while I was there, and feel like he got a good chance to learn a little about me.”. Devine Eghosa Ozigbo (born October 2, 1996) is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Dreams are about to come true — getting a chance to play in the league — so this is like the first step.”, Sign up for the Eagles Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Ozigbo also displayed great ball security. With Robinson in front of Ozigbo, the latter is poised to play second fiddle in the season opener while Chris Thompson takes on most of the pass-catching reps among Jacksonville running backs. The undrafted rookie out of Nebraska averaged 4.4 yards on 21 carries and 6.8 yards on nine receptions (10 targets) while playing for the Saints this preseason. Ozigbo appeared in 10 games in 2019 but didn't touch the ball prior to Sunday. Ziggy looked like he was destined to go the way of Imani Cross. Ozigbo credits XPE’s training methods for preparing him to hit that extra gear in his 40-yard dash: “The way we trained at XPE, it was kind of in phases,” Ozigbo explained. I didn’t want to be the guy that stops, and then had to stop again, so I ran it through. Twenty-eight running backs received an invite to participate in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He saw his workload increase each year as a Husker. Ozigbo (undisclosed) played 15 snaps on special teams during Saturday's preseason win over the Jets, Herbie Teope of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. During the first three games, Ziggy toted the rock 29 times for 90 yards - a paltry 3.1 yards/carry. The ascending running back then took a trip out to Minnesota to visit the Vikings, where he could potentially serve as an ideal complement to starter Dalvin Cook. We then made a change to more of a spread offense. The undrafted rookie out of Nebraska was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars shortly after roster cutdowns, but it remains to be seen whether he'll end up carving out a role in Jacksonville. Ziggy was dependable in picking up blitzes and buying his quarterback time. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. DO: I would definitely have to go with Andy Janovich. The bench press reps would have tied for 15th at the combine. He's training down at XPE Sports in Florida getting ready to again, show people why … and the Morning After, Report: Wisconsin Quarterback Graham Mertz Tests Positive for COVID-19. Devine Ozigbo (#22) is another one of those hot names that have been dancing around in the draft discussions. The losses were piling up. He wasn’t noted for explosiveness or speed, but he protected the quarterback and could get the job done carrying the ball. I tend to think that if he sticks with the strength and conditioning that remade him into the slimmer, more muscular runner of 2018, then we are likely to see more of that version of Devine than the 2015-17 one. As mentioned above, he didn’t fumble at all during his senior year. As a result, there's no telling when Armstead will be ready to join his teammates for practice, and eventually, Week 1 prep. Reid appears to have adjusted the depth chart to reflect the news that Ryquell Armstead was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. His big day, however, got off to an inauspicious start: “So I got a rental car,” Ozigbo began, “and it’s a Toyota RAV4, and they market themselves as the off-road car, so I was like, ‘okay.’ Then, there was a huge downpour of snow the night before Pro Day, so I go to back out, look for the four-wheel drive — and apparently this Toyota RAV 4 doesn’t have four-wheel drive. “Look at what he did. Devine Ozigbo remodeled his body entering the 2018 CFB season and enjoyed a career season. You’ll never become a complete player by taking shortcuts. Ozigbo had nine carries for 27 yards and caught three of five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's win over the Colts. Love the game. He was the reason I thought about going to Michigan State. In fact, he became the first Nebraska running back to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark since Ameer Abdullah accomplished that feat in 2014. If I had to compare myself to a running back however, I think I run like Arian Foster. Ryquell Armstead is currently on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. The former Cornhusker demonstrated solid burst and agility and caught the ball well in on-field drills. Ryquell Armstead emerged as the favorite to serve as the lead ball carrier after Leonard Fournette was waived Monday, but there's also been some talk of Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson getting touches, along with veteran passing-down specialist Chris Thompson. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. “Last year in the fall, he came in and was third or fourth string, and he kept working, kept plugging, kept learning the offense, and when his number was called, he made plays,” Walters said. The undrafted rookie out of Nebraska was on the receiving end of a one-yard toss from Taysom Hill in the fourth quarter. I don’t know what time that was, but it wasn’t my best. I bring nothing but good energy to the table. Any talk of an NFL career for the senior were met with sarcastic comments. Where his draft profile says “one year wonder” the NFL thinks “lots left in the tank”.
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