Monday, June 17, 2013

Jonathan Ogden

   Jonathan Ogden was born July 31 1974 in Washington D. C. He went to the high school St. Albans School where he played both football and track and field. He was All-American in both of those sports.  

   Ogden wanted to go to the college University of Florida, but he instead went to UCLA so he could play track and field. Ogden was an amazing player for the UCLA Bruins. He played starting Right Tackle for four years. During his Senior and Junior year, Ogden played 23 games and allowed only 23 sacks. He received the Morris Trophy, Outland Trophy, and he was UPI Lineman of the Year all in 1995. Ogden who, wore number 79,  He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

   In 1996 Ogden was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens (which was the Baltimore Ravens first draft pick ever.). In 2001 Ogden and the Ravens won the Superbowl against the New York Giants. He was All-Pro nine times and was an eleven time pro-bowler. He played 177 games and started 176 of them. He had 10 tackles, 7 fumble recoveries, and 2 touchdowns. Sine Ogden was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013 he was at Superbowl 48 to watch his team win the Superbowl for the second time.


      

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