Praise Martin-Oguike
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Abia State, Nigeria
 Martin-Oguike with the Seattle Dragons in 2020 | |
| No. 51, 95 | |
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| Positions | Linebacker, defensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 30, 1993 Abia State, Nigeria |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Woodbridge (Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, U.S.) |
| College | Temple |
| NFL draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Praise Martin-Oguike (born August 30, 1993) is a Nigerian former professional gridiron football linebacker. He played college football at Temple University. Martin-Oguike was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Dragons, and Ottawa Redblacks.
Martin-Oguike, was born in Abia State, Nigeria. He is a native of Oka in Isiala Mbano, Imo State. He moved to Woodbridge Township, New Jersey at the age of 10.[1][2] Martin-Oguike is the son of Venerable Dr. Martin Oguike (Anglican clergyman and adjunct Professor) and Dr. Ngozi Martin-Oguike (Educator and author) who are both highly regarded in the Igbo community of Nigeria. He has a sister, Precious, and two brothers Percy and Pleasant.
College career
Martin-Oguike recorded 124 tackles, 20 sacks, 1 interception, 12 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries and 6 blocked field goals during his time at Temple.[3]