A former FCS All-American from Elon who's carved out a long NFL career as a reliable swing tackle.
Olisaemeka Udoh, known around the league as Oli Udoh, has quietly built a career out of durability and versatility along the offensive line. Since going in the sixth round of the 2019 draft, he's bounced between guard and tackle for four different franchises, most recently landing with Arizona.
Path to the league
Udoh played at Elon, where he never missed a game after his redshirt year and made 45 career starts. As a senior in 2018 he earned multiple FCS All-American honors, including First Team recognition from Phil Steele and HERO Sports. The Minnesota Vikings selected him in the sixth round, 193rd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Udoh spent his rookie year largely on Minnesota's practice squad before working into the lineup, and by 2021 he was a regular starter, appearing in all 17 games with 16 starts split between right guard and left tackle. He later signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2024 and the Tennessee Titans in 2025, establishing himself as a trusted swing tackle capable of playing multiple spots on the line.
2025 season recap
Udoh signed a one-year deal with Tennessee for the 2025 season and appeared in all 17 games, starting three as the Titans' swing tackle, with two starts at right tackle and one at left tackle. He filled in reliably whenever called upon before signing with the Cardinals in the 2026 offseason.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Oli Udoh
- Pro Football Reference: Olisaemeka Udoh
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Elon
- Hometown
- Fayetteville, NC, USA
- Age
- 29
- Status
- active
