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Esezi Otomewo

DT

A 5th-round pick (165th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, Esezi Otomewo has built an NFL career since. Now with PIT, he's in his 5th NFL season.

Size

6'5", 282#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 5, 165th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
42.8

38th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3+0.17
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.26
Availability×0.1-0.75

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025PIT42.86
2024JAX35.43
2022MIN39.95

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Esezi Otomewo has played in 14 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: MIN (2022), JAX (2024), PIT (2025).

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonHOU——
Week 8GB—40.3
Week 11CIN—41.2
Week 13BUF—40.1
Week 14BAL—40.3
Week 15MIA—72.9
Week 18BAL—40.3

Esezi Otomewo — common questions

What position does Esezi Otomewo play?
Esezi Otomewo is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Esezi Otomewo played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Esezi Otomewo has played for MIN (2022), JAX (2024), PIT (2025).
Where did Esezi Otomewo go to college?
Esezi Otomewo played college football at Minnesota.
When was Esezi Otomewo drafted?
Esezi Otomewo was selected in round 5, 165th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Esezi Otomewo scored?
Esezi Otomewo has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Esezi Otomewo's ScoutIndex Rating?
Esezi Otomewo rated 42.8 for 2025, the 38th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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