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Kelechi Osemele | Guard

Team: Baltimore Ravens
Age / DOB:  (23) / 6/24/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 333
College: Iowa State
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Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta says second-year OL Kelechi Osemele has the "skill set to be an outstanding right tackle."
Osemele, the No. 60 overall pick in last year's draft, started all 16 regular season games at right tackle as a rookie before moving to left guard for the playoffs. With Bryant McKinnie back in the fold, Osemele will focus on left guard as a sophomore. But left tackle-turned-right tackle Michael Oher is scheduled to be a free agent next offseason, and there have been no talks of a long-term deal. May 6 - 8:01 PM
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

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Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

With Bryant McKinnie back in the fold, Ravens second-year OL Kelechi Osemele will focus on left guard this season.

Osemele was shuttled all around the line as a rookie before settling in at left guard and turning in a dominant playoff run. Most memorably, he physically manhandled Vince Wilfork repeatedly in the AFC title game before kicking the tar out of Justin Smith in Super Bowl 47. A dancing bear-slash-mauler at 6-foot-5, 333, Osemele may soon develop into Baltimore's best offensive lineman.
Source: Baltimore Sun
May 3 - 2:55 PM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

GM Ozzie Newsome considers Kelechi Osemele the Ravens' left tackle "as of now."

A second-round rookie last season, Osemele started all 16 games at right tackle. He was inconsistent during the regular season, but turned in a whale of a performance in the Super Bowl. Ideally, Osemele would play left guard with free agent Bryant McKinnie returning to man the blindside. It's possible Osemele could get a shot at left tackle with Michael Oher manning right.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter
Apr 16 - 1:33 PM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

Ravens rookie Kelechi Osemele will likely start at right tackle for the Ravens on Monday night.

When asked if he'll start, Osemele replied, "I think so. It looks like it." The second-round pick had been working at left guard and right tackle throughout camp. Michael Oher will man the blindside, Bobbie Williams will play left guard, and Bryant McKinnie will work off of the bench.
Related: Bobbie Williams, Bryant McKinnie, Michael Oher
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 01:40:00 PM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

According to the Baltimore Sun, second-round G/T Kelechi Osemele is "already one of Ravens' best linemen."

Osemele has seen heavy preseason reps at right tackle as the Ravens have eased in LT Bryant McKinnie, but reporter Mike Preston suggests he could push LG Bobbie Williams for his starting job. Preston believes Osemele is "so talented that he can play left tackle if needed." At the very least, Osemele could be pushing G/T Jah Reid off the roster.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 10:53:00 AM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

Ravens second-round pick Kelechi Osemele is in the mix for the team's starting right tackle job.

After Osemele missed several weeks with a quadriceps injury, the team signed Bobbie Williams, who is in line to start at left guard. That leaves Osemele to compete with Ramon Harewood and Jah Reid for the right tackle job -- as long as Bryant McKinnie isn't around and Michael Oher continues to be forced to work on the left side. Left tackle was Osemele's primary position at Iowa State.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 09:24:00 AM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

Ravens second-round OG Kelechi Osemele has been sidelined "for weeks" with a quadriceps injury.

Osemele is expected to be healthy for training camp, but he's missed valuable reps during offensive install. His injury helps explain the signing of veteran Bobbie Williams, who received an $800,000 signing bonus and first-team reps in Tuesday's practice.
Related: Bobbie Williams
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 09:53:00 AM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

Ravens agreed to terms with No. 60 overall pick OG Kelechi Osemele.

Osemele offers prototypical tackle size with long arms and huge hands, but he's expected to start his Ravens career on the interior. Although Osemele hasn't played guard since his freshman season at Iowa State, the Ravens will add him to the mix for the starting left guard job left vacant by Ben Grubbs' exit.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Tue, May 8, 2012 07:10:00 PM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

Ravens selected Iowa State OL Kelechi Osemele with the No. 60 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Blessed with a massive frame, Osemele stands at 6'5/333 pounds and that strength shows. Many believe Osemele should shift inside to guard, and likely will with the Ravens, but he offers plenty of versatility and experience to play right tackle as well. If Osemele gets proper hand placement and balanced footwork, he really controls his opposition. However, when forced to move laterally Osemele's footwork slows and for a big man he lacks a real killer instinct.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 09:00:00 PM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution believes the Falcons could target an offensive tackle with their first draft pick, which won't come until No. 55.

Atlanta traded away its first-round pick in last year's Julio Jones deal. All the draft's blue chip tackles will already be off the board by the time the Falcons finally make a pick on day two, but they could be in line to select someone like Iowa State's Kelechi Osemele or Cal's Mitchell Schwartz. Both players could end up at guard, however. Picking so late, it's unlikely the Falcons lock onto any one position with their first pick.
Related: Falcons
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Kelechi Osemele - G - Ravens

Iowa State T/G Kelechi Osemele measured 6-foot-5 1/2 and 333 pounds at the Scouting Combine weigh-in.

He has 35 7/8-inch arms. While the length is highly impressive, Osemele is not blessed with athleticism and projects as an NFL guard after playing left tackle at Iowa State. He did put up an impressive 32 bench-press reps while running an official 5.32 forty. Osemele projects as a second- to third-round pick.
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 09:00:00 PM

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