_(cropped).jpg) Ogletree with the Giants in 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | (1991-09-25)September 25, 1991 (age 34) Newnan, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Newnan | ||||||||||||||||
| College | Georgia (2010–2012) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2013: 1st round, 30th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Alec Ogletree (born September 25, 1991) is an American former professionalfootball player who was alinebacker in theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theUniversity of Georgia and was selected by theSt. Louis Rams in the first round of the2013 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for theNew York Giants,New York Jets, andChicago Bears.
Ogletree and his twin brother Alexander "Zander" were born inNewnan, Georgia. He attendedNewnan High School, where he played high school football and basketball and ran track for the Newnan Cougars. Regarded as one of the best teams in Newnan.He was widely considered to be one of the top football prospects of the 2010 high school class. He was rated as the No. 22 recruit byScout.com,[1] the No. 29 recruit in theESPNU 150,[2] and the No. 40 player byRivals.com.[3]
In his sophomore season, Ogletree had six blocked punts and returned one for a touchdown.[4] He had 75 tackles, three interceptions and six blocked punts as a junior.[4] In his senior year, Ogletree had 85 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, two interceptions and two blocked kicks on defense—and he had 33 receptions for 633 yards and 5 touchdowns on offense.[4]
Also a standouttrack and field athlete, Ogletree was one of the state's top performers in the long jump. He captured the state title in thelong jump event at the 2010 GHSA Region 4-AAAAA track and field championships, with a PR leap of 7.30meters (23 ft, 11 in).[5] He also ran the 400-meter dash and was a member of the Newnan 4×100-meter relay squad.
Following his senior season in 2009, he was recognized as a high school All-American byUnder Armour,USA Today, andParade. Ogletree verbally committed to attend the University of Georgia in June 2009.[6] He made his commitment official by signing hisletter of intent to play at Georgia on February 3, 2010,[7] choosing it over tens of other Division-1 schools including theUniversity of Alabama,Auburn University,University of Florida, andFlorida State University.[8] His brother Zander also went to UGA, playing fullback.
Ogletree received an athletic scholarship to attend theUniversity of Georgia, where he played for coachMark Richt'sGeorgia Bulldogs football team from 2010 to 2012.
In 2010, Ogletree returned from his one-game suspension and was inserted into all the special team units.[9] He eventually started getting some small amounts of playing time at safety. He was inserted into the starting strong safety spot for the final 3 games of the regular season for Georgia.
In 2011, Ogletree broke his foot during the first quarter of Georgia's season opener vs.Boise State.[10] He missed the following six games, returning for theFlorida game on October 29. Against No. 1 LSU in the2011 SEC Championship Game, he recorded 6 tackles including two for a loss, 1 sack and recovered a 1st quarter onside kick. In a little over 8 games, Ogletree finished the 2011 season with 52 tackles (6.5 per game) including 7.5 for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and a pass deflection that was intercepted.
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| 6 ft2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) | 242 lb (110 kg) | 33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 4.70 s | 1.56 s | 2.66 s | 4.39 s | 7.16 s | 33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | 20 reps | |
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TheSt. Louis Rams selected Ogletree in the first round (30th overall) of the2013 NFL draft.[12] Ogletree was the second linebacker drafted in 2013, behindGeorgia'sJarvis Jones (17th overall, Steelers).[13] On July 14, 2013, the Rams signed Ogletree to a four-year, $7.03 million contract that includes $5.66 million guaranteed and asigning bonus of $3.49 million.[14][15]
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Head coachJeff Fisher named Ogletree a starting outside linebacker to start the regular season, alongsideWill Witherspoon and middle linebackerJames Laurinaitis.[16] He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in theSt. Louis Rams' season-opener against theArizona Cardinals and recorded seven solo tackles and forced a fumble in their 27–24 victory. Ogletree made his first career regular season tackle on tight endJim Dray after a ten-yard reception by Dray in the first quarter.[17] On October 13, 2013, Ogletree recorded ten combined tackles (seven solo), deflected a pass, forced a fumble, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during a 38–14 win at theHouston Texans in Week 6. He intercepted a pass by quarterbackT. J. Yates, that was intended for tight endGarrett Graham, and returned it for a 98-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.[18] In Week 12, he collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (ten solo) and broke up a pass in the Rams' 42–21 victory against theChicago Bears.[19] On December 8, 2013, Ogletree recorded nine combined tackles (eight solo) and made his first career sack during a 30–10 loss at theArizona Cardinals in Week 14. Ogletree made his first a career sack on quarterbackCarson Palmer for a seven-yard loss in the third quarter.[20] He finished his rookie season in2013 with 117 combined tackles (94 solo), ten pass deflections, six forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, an interception, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.[21] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[22]
On January 29, 2014, the St. Louis Rams announced the decision to fire defensive coordinatorTim Walton after finishing 15th in the league in overall defense during his lone season with the Rams in 2013.[23] Ogletree entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Jeff Fisher named Ogletree andJo-Lonn Dunbar the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with middle linebacker James Laurinaitis.[24]
In Week 3, he collected a season-high ten solo tackles during a 34–31 loss to theDallas Cowboys. On November 9, 2014, Ogletree made seven combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and an interception during a 31–14 loss at theArizona Cardinals in Week 10. The following week, Ogletree collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (ten solo), two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by quarterbackPeyton Manning during a 22–7 win against theDenver Broncos in Week 11.[25] He started all 16 games in 2014 and finished the season with 111 combined tackles (85 solo), a career-high 12 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions.[26]
Head coach Jeff Fisher retained Ogletree as the starting weakside linebacker to begin the regular season. He started alongside middle linebacker James Laurinaitis and strongside linebackerAkeem Ayers.[27] In Week 2, he collected a season-high 16 combined tackles (eight solo) during a 24–10 loss at theWashington Redskins. On September 27, 2015, Ogletree made nine combined tackles and a season-high two sacks in the Rams' 12–6 loss to thePittsburgh Steelers. Ogletree sacked quarterbackBen Roethlisberger for a nine-yard loss in the third quarter and sacked backup quarterbackMichael Vick in the fourth quarter to earn his first multi-sack game of his career.[28] On October 4, 2015, Ogletree recorded ten combined tackles (nine solo) before exiting during the second half of the Rams' 24–22 victory at theArizona Cardinals due to an ankle injury. After the game, head coach Jeff Fisher stated Ogletree's ankle would require surgery.[29] On October 27, 2015, the St. Louis Rams placed Ogletree oninjured reserve with a designation to return due to a brokenfibula.[30] Ogletree finished the2015 season with 42 combined tackles (27 solo) and two sacks in four games and four starts.[31]
During the offseason, the St. Louis Rams officially moved toLos Angeles. On February 24, 2016, head coach Jeff Fisher announced that Ogletree would move fromweakside linebacker tomiddle linebacker following the release of veteranJames Laurinaitis.[32] On May 2, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams exercised Ogletree's fifth-year option on his rookie contract. Under the fifth-year option, Ogletree received $8.36 million and remained with the Rams for the2016 season.[15][33] Head coach Jeff Fisher officially named Ogletree the starting middle linebacker to start the regular season.[34]
He started in theLos Angeles Rams' season-opener at theSan Francisco 49ers and collected a season-high 11 solo tackles, assisted on a tackle, and deflected a pass during a 28–0 loss. On November 13, 2016, Ogletree made nine combined tackles, a season-high two pass deflections, and an interception during a 9–6 victory at theNew York Jets. Ogletree intercepted a pass attempt by quarterbackBryce Petty, that was initially intended for wide receiverQuincy Enunwa, and sealed the Rams' victory in the fourth quarter.[35] In Week 13, he collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (four solo) in the Rams' 26–10 loss at theNew England Patriots. On December 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams fired head coachJeff Fisher after the Rams fell to a 4–9 record.[36] On December 15, 2016, Ogletree recorded seven combined tackles, two pass deflections, and made an interception as the Rams lost 24–3 at theSeattle Seahawks Week 15. He intercepted a pass by quarterbackRussell Wilson, that was originally intended for wide receiverJermaine Kearse, in the fourth quarter.[37] He started in all 16 games in 2016 and recorded a career-high 136 combined tackles (98 solo), 11 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.[38] Ogletree finished with the seventh most combined tackles in the league.[39]
The Los Angeles Rams hiredWade Phillips as their new defensive coordinator and installed his base3-4 defense. Head coachSean McVay officially named Ogletree andMark Barron the starting inside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with starting outside linebackersConnor Barwin andRobert Quinn.[40]
On October 12, 2017, the Los Angeles Rams signed Ogletree to a four-year, $42.75 million contract extension with $21.36 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $8 million.[15][41] In Week 11, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo) and a pass deflection during a 24–7 loss at theMinnesota Vikings. On December 3, 2017, Ogletree made a solo tackle, a pass deflection, and returned an interception for his second career touchdown during a 32–16 win at theArizona Cardinals. He intercepted a pass attempt by quarterbackBlaine Gabbert, that was intended for running backD. J. Foster, and returned it for a 41-yard touchdown during the first quarter.[42] Head coach Sean McVay chose to rest Ogletree, along with the starters, for the Rams' Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers as the Rams had already clinched the NFC West division with an 11–4 record. He finished the2017 season with 95 combined tackles (63 solo), ten pass deflections, two sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.[43]
TheLos Angeles Rams finished first in the NFC West with an 11–5 record and clinched a wildcard berth.[44] On January 6, 2018, Ogletree started in his first career playoff game and recorded five solo tackles during a 26–13 loss to theAtlanta Falcons in the NFC Wildcard Game.[45]
On March 7, 2018, the Rams agreed to trade Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick to theNew York Giants in exchange for a fourth and a sixth round pick in the2018 NFL draft. The fourth round pick was used to selectJohn Franklin-Myers, while the sixth round pick was used to selectJohn Kelly.[46] The deal became official on March 14, 2018, at the start of the new league year.[47]In Week 13 against theChicago Bears, Ogletree interceptedChase Daniel twice including a Pick Six in a 30–27 overtime win.[48]
During training camp, Ogletree switched from No. 52 to No. 47 after trading with fellow linebackerJake Carlock.[49]
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In week 6 against theNew England Patriots, Ogletree recorded 12 tackles and sackedTom Brady once in the 35–14 loss.[50]In week 12 against theChicago Bears, Ogletree recorded his first interception of the season offMitch Trubisky in the 19–14 loss.[51]
On February 26, 2020, Ogletree was released by the Giants.[52]
On September 10, 2020, Ogletree was signed to theNew York Jetspractice squad.[53] He was promoted to the active roster on September 19, 2020.[54] He was released on October 10.[55]
On August 4, 2021, Ogletree signed with theChicago Bears, reuniting him with formerLos Angeles RamslinebackerRobert Quinn.[56] Ogletree started all 16 games for Chicago in 2021, tallying 87 combined tackles, four pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[57]
On June 21, 2023, Ogletree announced his retirement from professional football.[58]
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Fumbles | Interceptions | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 2013 | STL | 16 | 16 | 119 | 95 | 24 | 1.5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 98 | 98.0 | 98T | 1 |
| 2014 | STL | 16 | 16 | 111 | 84 | 27 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 44 | 0 |
| 2015 | STL | 4 | 4 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAR | 16 | 16 | 136 | 98 | 38 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAR | 15 | 15 | 95 | 63 | 32 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 41T | 1 |
| 2018 | NYG | 13 | 13 | 93 | 58 | 35 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 20 | 2 |
| 2019 | NYG | 13 | 13 | 80 | 48 | 32 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHI | 16 | 16 | 87 | 55 | 32 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 111 | 110 | 766 | 531 | 235 | 7.5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 12 | 259 | 21.6 | 98T | 4 | |
Ogletree has two older sisters, Allysia Arnold, Amanda melson and a twin brother, Alexander "Zander" Ogletree, who playedfullback for the University of Georgia.[59] His brother-in-law is safetyAndrew Adams.[60]
In September 2010, Ogletree was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft stemming from a June incident of a stolen scooter helmet. Ogletree was suspended by Georgia for the first game of the season.[61] In February 2013, just days before the 2013NFL Combine, Ogletree was arrested on charges of DUI in Arizona, per a statement released by his agent.[62]
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