AO #25

Amani Oruwariye

Cornerback · Penn State

A former Detroit Lions fifth-round pick whose six-interception 2021 campaign remains the standard for Penn State corners in the NFL.

Amani Oruwariye has carved out a long NFL journey since leaving Penn State, moving through Detroit, Dallas, and now Baltimore's roster. Known for his size and ball skills at cornerback, he built his reputation with a breakout 2021 season that still stands as the best interception total by a Penn State product at the position.

★ First-Team All-Big Ten (2018, Penn State)

★ Most interceptions in a single season by a Penn State-produced NFL cornerback (6, in 2021)

★ 203 career tackles and 10 interceptions through 2025

Path to the league

Oruwariye starred at Penn State, where he earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2018 after recording 50 tackles, three interceptions, and 11 passes defended in his final season. The Detroit Lions selected him in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Oruwariye spent his first four NFL seasons with the Lions from 2019 to 2022. His 2021 season was the peak of his career, with six interceptions that remain the most in a single season by any NFL cornerback out of Penn State. For his career he has totaled 203 tackles, 10 interceptions, and 27 passes defended.

2025 season recap

After stops with the Giants' and Jaguars' rosters in 2023 and the Cowboys in 2024, Oruwariye bounced between practice squads in 2025, including a stint with the Titans before landing with the Ravens organization. His 2025 action was limited as he worked to earn a consistent roster spot.