Although he is joining former Giants' teammates Saquon Barkley, Adoree' Jackson, and Patrick Johnson, outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari will have plenty more familiar faces beyond them in Philadelphia.
Azeez, a former Georgia Bulldog, joins his former collegiate teammates Jalen Carter, Lewis Cine, Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Kelee Ringo, and Nolan Smith.
"It's amazing having that chemistry and brotherhood with those guys, it's just amazing to come back here and just keep it going on," Ojulari said during his virtual press conference at the NovaCare Complex on Wednesday.
"We got so many Georgia guys here. Nolan (Smith), that's my brother for real. All of them are my brothers, but Nolan, since we've been in the same room since Georgia, I'm probably more close with him. But I'm close with all of them – we all share that brotherhood and the relationship we have is amazing. I'm ready to be here now."
The former second-round pick of the Giants in 2021knows how to get to the quarterback.
In his first year in the league, he broke the Giants' all-time record for sacks by a rookie with eight. In four years in the NFL, Ojulari has compiled 37 QB hits, 22 sacks, and 21 tackles for loss in 46 games.
At just 24 years old, the savvy edge rusher has a chance to make an impact for Philadelphia within Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme.
"I'm still learning and I'm ready to compete and learn everything and continue to grow. I feel like it's going to be a great fit for sure. Watching the Eagles play last year, how dominant they were and watching the Super Bowl, I saw how they got after the Chiefs. So, I feel like it will be great," Ojulari said.
The 6-foot-3, 250-pound player posted six sacks in 11 games in the 2024 season.
While at Georgia, he tallied 71 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, and five forced fumbles.
"I feel like I'm a versatile player. I'm a physical guy, I don't shy away from any type of contact. I'm an attack-first type of mentality guy. I can set the edge, I can tackle, I can rush the passer, and I can bend. I feel like I can do it all," Ojulari said.
"Just try to do my job when I get out there on the field. Whatever happens, happens – just trying to do it to the best of my abilities. When you make those plays, it's always exciting. I'm excited to be here now and make plays with the Eagles and try to win games." – Written by Liam Wichser
