Anfernee Orji

American football player (born 2000)

American football player

Anfernee Orji

No. 58 – New Orleans Saints

Position:

Linebacker

Personal information

Born:

(2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 23)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Weight:

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

High school:

Rockwall (TX)

College:

Vanderbilt (2019–2022)

Undrafted:

2023

Career history

New Orleans Saints (2023–present)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Roster status:

Active

Career NFL statistics as of 2023

Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Anfernee Chikezie Orji (born October 6, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Early years

Orji grew up in Rockwall, Texas and attended Rockwall High School.^[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Vanderbilt.^[2]

College career

Orji played in nine games and made six tackles during his freshman season at Vanderbilt.^[3] He recorded 66 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two passes broken up during his sophomore season.^[4] Orji led the Commodores with 93 tackles with 13 tackles for loss as a junior.^[5] He led the team in tackles for a second straight year as a senior with 106.^[6]

Professional career

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
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	230 lb (104 kg)	32 in (0.81 m)	10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m)	4.53 s	1.54 s	2.57 s	4.43 s	7.00 s	38.5 in (0.98 m)	10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine^[7]^[8]

Orji signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023.^[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[10]^[11] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.^[12]

Personal life

Orji has two brothers, Alex and Alston.^[13] Alex plays quarterback at the University of Michigan.^[13] Alston played linebacker at Vanderbilt (2018-2021) and Campbell (2022).^[14]

References

^ "Whataburger Super Team Spotlight: Rockwall's Anfernee Orji". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. February 25, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ "Rockwall 3-star DB Anfernee Orji commits to join his brother at Vanderbilt". Dallas Morning News. July 6, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ Katz, Jason (April 9, 2023). "Anfernee Orji, LB, Vanderbilt: NFL Draft Scouting Report". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ "These Vanderbilt football players could get picked in future NFL Draft". The Tennessean. May 3, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ Rexrode, Joe (May 8, 2022). "Vanderbilt football seeks progress in Year 2 under Clark Lea after 'humble beginnings'". The Athletic. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ Weinstein, Robbie (April 20, 2023). "Former Vanderbilt LB Anfernee Orji boosts NFL Draft stock with impressive offseason". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
^ "Anfernee Orji Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Anfernee Orji College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". neworleanssaints.com. April 30, 2023.
^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
^ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2023.
^ "New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Rivals.com - Alex Orji continuing family tradition of top prospects". n.rivals.com. September 26, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
^ "Alston Orji Biography". ESPN. Retrieved January 12, 2024.