Alec Ogletree

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Alec Ogletree
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Ogletree with the Giants in 2018
No. 52, 47, 44
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-25) September 25, 1991 (age 32)
Newnan, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Newnan
College:Georgia (2010–2012)
NFL draft:2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Pass deflections:
61
Interceptions:12
Defensive touchdowns:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Alec Ogletree (born September 25, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Georgia and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the New York Giants, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears.

Early years

Ogletree and his twin brother Alexander "Zander" were born in Newnan, Georgia. He attended Newnan 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 by Scout.com,[1] the No. 29 recruit in the ESPNU 150,[2] and the No. 40 player by Rivals.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 an standout

meters (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 by

Parade. Ogletree verbally committed to attend the University of Georgia in June 2009.[6] He made his commitment official by signing his letter of intent to play at Georgia on February 3, 2010,[7] choosing it over tens of other Division-1 schools including the University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Florida, and Florida State University.[8]
His brother Zander also went to UGA, playing fullback.

College career

Ogletree received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Georgia, where he played for coach Mark Richt's Georgia 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 the Florida game on October 29. Against No. 1 LSU in the 2011 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.

Professional career

External videos
video icon Alec Ogletree's NFL Combine Workout
video icon Alec Ogletree's 40-yard dash
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+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
All values from
NFL Combine[11]

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

The St. Louis Rams selected Ogletree in the first round (30th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.[12] Ogletree was the second linebacker drafted in 2013, behind Georgia's Jarvis Jones (17th overall, Steelers).[13]

External videos
video icon Rams draft Alec Ogletree 30th overall
video icon NFL Draft Profile: Alec Ogletree

2013

On July 14, 2013, the St. Louis Rams signed Ogletree to a four-year, $7.03 million contract that includes $5.66 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.49 million.[14][15]

Ogletree with the Rams in 2013

Head coach

Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. Ogletree made his first a career sack on quarterback Carson Palmer for a seven-yard loss in the third quarter.[20] He finished his rookie season in 2013 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]

2014

On January 29, 2014, the St. Louis Rams announced the decision to fire defensive coordinator Tim Walton after finishing 15th in the league in overall defense during his lone season with the Rams in 2013.[22] Ogletree entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Jeff Fisher named Ogletree and Jo-Lonn Dunbar the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with middle linebacker James Laurinaitis.[23]

In Week 3, he collected a season-high ten solo tackles during a 34–31 loss to the

Denver Broncos in Week 11.[24] 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.[21]

2015

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 linebacker

injured reserve with a designation to return due to a broken fibula.[28] Ogletree finished the 2015 season with 42 combined tackles (27 solo) and two sacks in four games and four starts.[21]

2016

During the offseason, the St. Louis Rams officially moved to

middle linebacker following the release of veteran James Laurinaitis.[29] 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 the 2016 season.[15][30]
Head coach Jeff Fisher officially named Ogletree the starting middle linebacker to start the regular season. [31]

He started in the

Seattle Seahawks Week 15. He intercepted a pass by quarterback Russell Wilson, that was originally intended for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, in the fourth quarter.[34] 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.[21]
Ogletree finished with the seventh most combined tackles in the league.

2017

The Los Angeles Rams hired

3-4 defense. Head coach Sean McVay officially named Ogletree and Mark Barron the starting inside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with starting outside linebackers Connor Barwin and Robert Quinn.[35]

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.

Arizona Cardinals. He intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Blaine Gabbert, that was intended for running back D. J. Foster, and returned it for a 41-yard touchdown during the first quarter.[37] 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 the 2017 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.[21]

The

Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wildcard Game.[38]

New York Giants

2018

On March 7, 2018, the Rams agreed to trade Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick to the New York Giants in exchange for a fourth and a sixth round pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The fourth round pick was used to select John Franklin-Myers, while the sixth round pick was used to select John Kelly.[39] The deal became official on March 14, 2018, at the start of the new league year.[40] In Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, Ogletree intercepted Chase Daniel twice including a Pick Six in a 30–27 overtime win.

2019

During training camp, Ogletree switched from No. 52 to No. 47 after trading with fellow linebacker Jake Carlock.[41]

Ogletree alongside other Giants' team captains in a game against the Washington Redskins

In week 6 against the New England Patriots, Ogletree recorded 12 tackles and sacked Tom Brady once in the 35–14 loss.[42] In week 12 against the

Mitch Trubisky in the 19–14 loss.[43]

On February 26, 2020, Ogletree was released by the Giants.[44]

New York Jets

On September 10, 2020, Ogletree was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[45] He was promoted to the active roster on September 19, 2020.[46] He was released on October 10.[47]

Chicago Bears

On August 4, 2021, Ogletree signed with the Chicago Bears, reuniting him with former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Robert Quinn.[48] Ogletree started all 16 games for Chicago in 2021, tallying 87 combined tackles, 4 pass deflections, and a forced fumble.

On June 21, 2023, Ogletree announced his retirement from professional football.[49]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
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

Personal life

Ogletree has an older sister, Allysia Arnold, and a twin brother, Alexander "Zander" Ogletree, who played

fullback for the University of Georgia.[50] His brother-in-law is safety Andrew Adams.[51]

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.

NFL combine, Ogletree was arrested on charges of DUI in Arizona, per a statement released by his agent.[53]

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