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Ade Ojulari

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Team ARI
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Ade Ojulari

NFL defensive end. Position: DE. Team: Arizona Cardinals.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Defensive End (DE)
  • Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • Draft: 2023 2nd round (LSU)
  • Career: 3 years; injury recovery story

2026 Outlook

Ojulari is a critical piece of Arizona's defensive line rebuild heading into 2026, projected to anchor a depth rotation alongside Josh Sweat. As a 2023 second-rounder out of LSU, his rookie season showed promise: 4 sacks across 409 defensive snaps in 17 games. However, a torn ACL cost him all of 2024, and he was limited to just 8 games and 1 sack in 2025. Cardinals senior writer Darren Urban identified Ojulari and 2025 third-round pick Jordan Burch as critical developmental pieces—"It is crucial either...Ojulari or 2025 third-round pick Jordan Burch...take a step forward" to stabilize the edge rush opposite Sweat. Heading into 2026 preseason, Ojulari has "had a promising start to camp," with health now a factor in his favor. Speaking to reporters, Ojulari said the difference this year is that "Previously, I had to think about it and worry about how I feel. Now I can just go, warm up and let it rip"—signaling full confidence in his recovery. He's set to hit unrestricted free agency next offseason, making 2026 a prove-it year to either earn a second deal with Arizona or cash in elsewhere (per Five players with most to prove in 2026 NFL preseason: AFC South backup QBs, former top-10 draft pick and more).

Role / Depth Chart

Defensive end, Arizona Cardinals. Projected edge rusher rotation alongside Josh Sweat.

Injury Status

Recovering from 2024 ACL tear. Full health expected for 2026 season.

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Open Questions

  • Will Ojulari's ACL recovery allow him to return to rookie-year production levels?
  • Can the Cardinals' edge depth (Ojulari + Burch + Sweat) stabilize their pass rush?

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