A well-traveled offensive tackle who capped his college career with a sack-free All-Conference season at North Texas, Jimto Obidegwu signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Jimto Obidegwu's college path ran through Temple, Kent State and finally North Texas, where he became a durable, productive right tackle after two rough seasons on a struggling Kent State roster. Jacksonville signed the 6-foot-5, 335-pound lineman as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.
Path to the league
Obidegwu began his career at Temple, appearing in four games with one start over two seasons, before transferring to Kent State. He started 20 of 21 appearances there across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, even as the Golden Flashes went a combined 1-23, prompting him to transfer again ahead of his final year.
Career highlights
At North Texas in 2025, Obidegwu found his best form, starting 10 of the 11 games he appeared in at right tackle without allowing a sack all season, according to Pro Football Focus. That performance earned him a spot on the All-American Conference Third Team on the offensive line.
2025 season recap
Obidegwu's 2025 season at North Texas was the strongest of his college career, anchoring the right side of the offensive line and drawing praise for his pass protection. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft but signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2026, giving him a shot to develop as tackle depth.
Sources
- ESPN: Jimto Obidegwu player page
- Denton Record-Chronicle: Lineman Jimto Obidegwu finds perfect mix after transferring to UNT
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- North Texas
- Hometown
- Brandywine, MD, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
