Jonathan Ogden

American football player

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Jonathan Ogden was an American football player born on July 31, 1974, in Washington, D.C.. He played as a tackle and guard, standing at 6 ft 9 inches and weighing 345 lb. Ogden attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft.1

During his career with the Ravens from 1996 to 2007, he played 177 games. Ogden's accolades include one Super Bowl championship, 11 Pro Bowl selections, and 4 All-Pro selections. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.1

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…draft selection was offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden, followed by linebacker Ray Lewis, who quickly became one of the most dominant players in the NFL and helped forge the Ravens’ reputation as a team known for its ferocious defense.
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…draft selection was offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden, followed by linebacker Ray Lewis, who quickly became one of the most dominant players in the NFL and helped forge the Ravens’ reputation as a team known for its ferocious defense.
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