| Buffalo – No. 3 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Outside linebacker |
| Class | 2016 |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1993-11-29) November 29, 1993 (age 31) Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career history | |
| High school | Bethlehem (PA) Freedom |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Okezie Alozie (born November 29, 1993) was an American football player for the University of Buffalo.
High school career
Alozie attended Freedom High School where he rushed for over 1,000 yards and 21 TD’s as a senior for the Patriots. As a track sprinter he ran the 100 meters in 10.9h seconds and was on the 4x100 relay team.
College career
In 2015, Alozie finished with 85 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions(1 for TD), 2 forced fumbles, 9 passes defended, and 1 fumble recovery. He was named an Honorable Mention All-American by ProFootballFocus and an All-MAC selection by both the league's coaches and Phil Steele.
References
- Craig, Kyle. "Freedom High School football team's Okezie Alozie gives verbal commitment to the University of Buffalo". Express-Times. Retrieved January 18, 2012.
- "Okezie Alozie Men's 100M Results". Athletic.net. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
- Palazzolo, Steve. "MAYFIELD, MCCAFFREY HEADLINE PFF'S 2015 ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS". ProFootballFocus. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- "MAC ANNOUNCES 2015 ALL-MAC FOOTBALL TEAMS AND POST SEASON AWARDS". Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- Steele, Phil. "Phil Steele's 2015 Postseason All-MAC Team". Phil Steele.