Houston LB David Ugwoegbu Declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Houston linebacker David Ugwoegbu officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft on Sunday evening, ending his five-year career as a defender in the Big 12.
The senior transfer spent one season in Houston, racking up 41 total tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble in his lone campaign with the Cougars.
Prior to that, Ugwoegbu spent four seasons with Oklahoma, where he was a regular contributor for the Sooners. In 2022, he started for Brent Venables at linebacker and had a career-best 109 tackles with pass breakup and two sacks.
In his announcement post, Ugwoegbu thanked both Oklahoma and Houston for his time at each respective program over the past half-decade.
“What is impossible with man is possible with God. Luke 18:27. First of all, I give thanks to God for his many blessings I know it is by his grace that I’ve made it this far,” Ugwoegbu said in the statement.
“To the University of Oklahoma…Thank you Coach Riley and staff for believing in me and giving me opportunities to make a name for myself…to Coach Venables and staff you guys came in and completely changed my perspective on many things for the better. You expanded my football knowledge and raised my level of play immensely, leaving you guys was extremely hard but I am forever grateful for the time we had together.”
“To the University of Houston…thank you for accepting me into your locker room and putting me in a position of leadership. It was a wonderful experience starting a new journey being able to play my last year of college ball in my hometown in front of family.”
In total, Ugwoegbu will end his collegiate career with 250 total tackles, seven sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception.
