Ethan Onianwa
Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 78 | |
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Position | Offensive tackle |
Class | ![]() |
Personal information | |
Born: | Flint, Michigan | August 16, 2003
Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Weight | 345 lb (156 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Cinco Ranch High School |
Ethan Uchechukwu Onianwa is an American football offensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the Rice Owls.
Early life and high school
[edit]Onianwa attended Cinco Ranch High School in Cinco Ranch, Texas. He was rated as a three-star recruit, the 67th offensive lineman, and the 1,130th overall player in the class of 2021.[1] Onianwa committed to play college football for the Rice Owls.[2]
College career
[edit]Rice
[edit]In his first three seasons from 2021 to 2023 Onianwa appeared in 28 games where he made 25 starts for the Owls at right tackle.[3] Ahead of the 2024 season, he switched over to left tackle.[1] In 2024, Onianwa made nine starts at left tackle.[3] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[3]
Ohio State
[edit]Onianwa transferred to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[1] He is projected to start at left tackle for the Buckeyes in 2025.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Grubbs, Grant (December 24, 2024). "Rice transfer OL Ethan Onianwa commits to Ohio State". On3.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Hodies, Hunter. "Top Transfer Offensive Tackle Ethan Onianwa Announces Commitment". The Spun. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c Connolly, Matt (December 6, 2024). "Report: Rice OL Ethan Onianwa plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Kaufman, Joey. "Ohio State football lands Ethan Onianwa from transfer portal. How former Rice OT fits". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved January 18, 2025.