Tegra Tshabola
American football player (born 2004)
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Tegra Tshabola (born January 24, 2004)[1] is an American college football guard for the Kentucky Wildcats. He previously played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
| No. 77 – Kentucky Wildcats | |
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| Position | Guard |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 24, 2004[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 327 lb (148 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Tshabola attended Lakota West High School in West Chester, Ohio. He was rated as a four-star recruit, the 10th offensive tackle, and the 114th overall player in the class of 2022.[2] Tshabola committed to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes over offers from schools such as Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Michigan, Oregon, and Oklahoma.[3]
College career
As a freshman in 2022, Tshabola appeared in four games for the Buckeyes.[4][5] In 2023, he played in 13 games in a reserve role.[6] Heading into the 2024 season, Tshabola competed for a starting spot on the Buckeye's offensive line.[7] Off the field, Tshabola has engaged in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, including partnerships with Ohio State-focused collectives such as The Foundation and The 1870 Society.[8]
Tshabola transferred to Kentucky after the 2025 season.[9]
