Ethan Onianwa
| Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 78 | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 16, 2003 Flint, Michigan |
| 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
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
Rice
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
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
- ^ 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.