Osi Umenyiora Bio | Wiki
Osi Umenyiora is a famous former American football defensive end. He offers NFL season highlights on ITV as of 2022. Before, he worked on the BBC’s NFL weekly highlights shows. He was first drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Osi played college football for Troy University and also for the Atlanta Falcons.
Osi Umenyiora Age
He was born on November 16, 1981, in London, England, United Kingdom. Osi is 41 years old.
Osi Umenyiora Height and Weight
He is a man of tall stature. Osi stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (Approx 1.91 m) and weighs 116 kg.
Osi Umenyiora Family
He was born to his hardworking Nigerian parents in London, England, United Kingdom. Osi is of Igbo descent, a native of Ogbunike town in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state in Nigeria. When he was 14 years he moved to Auburn, Alabama, United States to live with his sister. His family moved from London to Nigeria when he was seven years old.
Osi Umenyiora Wife
He is happily hitched to his beautiful wife Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes on May 29, 2015, in Luanda, Angola, the bride’s home country. Leila is a 36 years old Angolan model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2011. She was also Miss Angola UK 2010 and Miss Angola 2010. She got engaged to Osi in February 2013. The couple is the parents of two children. Osi resided in Cleveland, Georgia, and Edgewater, New Jersey.
Osi Umenyiora Education
He studied at Auburn High School, where played high school football for two years as a senior. As he was serving an in-school suspension his team coach called Tracy Rocker, his college mate, and told him about Osi where he was offered a scholarship. Osi played college football for the Troy State Trojans, the only program to offer him an athletic scholarship. Further, he finished the 2002 season with 15 sacks, the second-most in NCAA Division I. In 2014, he was inducted into the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame.
Osi Umenyiora New York Giants
He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of Troy University. In his first year as a starter, he established himself as a premier pass rusher in 2005. He earned All-Pro recognition and a trip to the Pro Bowl for his stellar play. He was then signed to the Giants for a six-year contract extension for $41 million with $15 million guaranteed in December 2005.
Osi had cartilage damage in his left knee and had to undergo season-ending surgery in the game against the New York Jets. Moreover, he joined ESPN’s Monday Night Football crew on October 13, 2008. Osi agreed to a one-year contract with the Giants in June 2012 after terminating his working relationship with agent Tony Agnone.
In March 2013, he signed a two-year deal worth $8.55 million with the Atlanta Falcons. Further, he announced his retirement on August 26, 2015. Later, he signed a ceremonial one-day deal with the Giants to officially retire as a member of the team.
Osi Umenyiora Son
He is the father of Dijani Umenyiora. His son 5 years old then was sent to the hospital with what coach Tom Coughlin believed to be an asthma attack. Moreover, he was released from the hospital as Osi wrote to USA TODAY Sports, “He is better. Thanks.”
Osi Umenyiora ITV
Upon his retirement, he joined BBC Sport as a pundit for their NFL coverage working on the NFL International Series matches from London and the Super Bowl in 2015. He worked along with host Mark Chapman, Jason Bell, Nat Coombs, Mike Carlson, and Dan Walker on Match of the Day 2. Also, he worked on the BBC’s NFL weekly highlights shows every week of the season.
Further, as of the 2022 NFL season, the highlights show has moved to ITV. He has won two Royal Television Society Performance Awards for Best Sports Presenter, Commentator, or Pundit in 2017 and 2019. In addition, he received the 2018 Sports Journalists’ Association British Sports Pundit of the Year award.
Some of Osi’s colleagues at ITV include:
Jenni Falconer – Travel Reporter
Tom Bradby – Presenter
Janet Street Porter – Panelist
Fiona Phillips – Presenter
Osi Umenyiora Salary
He receives satisfying pay working as a pundit for NFL coverage at ITV. Osi’s salary is $83,590 annually.
Osi Umenyiora Net Worth
He has attained decent possessions working as a former American football defensive end and journalist. Osi’s net worth is $1.5 Million.
How Tall Is Osi Umenyiora
Osi is a man of tall stature and is 6 ft 3 in.
Who Is Osi Umenyiora
Osi is a famous former American football defensive end. He offers NFL season highlights on ITV as of 2022. Before, he worked on the BBC’s NFL weekly highlights shows. He was first drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Osi played college football for Troy University and also for the Atlanta Falcons.
Is Osi Umenyiora Married
He is happily hitched to his beautiful wife Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes on May 29, 2015, in Luanda, Angola, the bride’s home country. Leila is a 36 years old Angolan model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 2011. She was also Miss Angola UK 2010 and Miss Angola 2010.
Osi’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @OsiUmenyiora