| Moro Ojomo Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 132 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 15, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Moro Ojomo is an American football player who plays in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive tackle. However, he is from Nigeria and moved to Santa Clarita, California in the U.S. when he was 7 years old. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 249th pick in round 7 of 2023 NFL draft.
Born Name
Morotoluwa Ojomo
Nick Name
Moro
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality
Education
Moro started his education at a kindergarten at the age of 3 at a British school in Nigeria.
He then went to Katy High School in Katy, Texas.
Post that, from 2018 to 2022, he went to a college in Texas called University of Texas and played college football there (Texas Longhorns football program). However, he didn’t play varsity football for the first 2 years (as a freshman and sophomore). He was only a backup player.
He majored in business finance from the university.
Occupation
American Football Player
Family
- Father – Ololade (Pastor)
- Mother – Bimbo “Bola” Ojomo (Worked for an Information Technology (IT) company)
- Siblings – Oyin (Sister), Omodele (Older Sister)
Position
Defensive Tackle
Shirt Number
97
Build
Muscular
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
132 kg or 291 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Big lips
- Keeps medium stubble
Religion
Christianity
Moro Ojomo’s Favorite Things
- Film – The Great Gatsby (2013)
Source – Philadelphia Eagles
Moro Ojomo Facts
- In 2009, Moro shifted base to the United States from Nigeria because his mom got an offer to work for an IT company in the U.S.
- His dad opened a church in California after shifting to America.
- He started his education at the age of 3 at his home back in Nigeria.
- Hence, he always remained 2 years younger than his classmates when studying in the United States.
- When he was in 7th grade, he relocated with his family to Houston, Texas from Santa Clarita, California.
- His older sister Omodele was identified with leukemia (aka blood cancer) when they had initially relocated to the U.S. For a fresh start, they decided to move to Texas from California.
- He played varsity football for the last 2 years and even started weight training and running.
- By the end of the junior year at college in Texas, he attained the All-District honors as a defensive lineman.
- He was 16 years old when he registered at University of Texas, Texas.
- Moro was invited to 2023 NFL Combine.
- After retiring from football, he would like to become a corporate lawyer.
- He enjoys reading about finance and networking.
- Moro likes watching Liverpool play.
- His first job was working at Hat Creek headquarters.
- Moro’s dad is his biggest influence in life. He has always instilled positivity in his life.
- Outside football, he would also like to work in a private equity and venture capital firm.
Featured Image by Moro Ojomo / Instagram
