Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Career Transactions

Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Key Notes

• Played in 27 games with 142 tackles, five forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and one interception at Notre Dame from 2018-20.
• Won the Butkus Award and was a unanimous All-America selection in 2020 after registering 62 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and one interception in 12 games. Received All-America First Team nods from the Associated Press, Walter Camp, Sporting News, FWAA and Phil Steele.
• Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.
• Started all 13 games, while tying for the team lead with 80 tackles in 2019. Added 5.5 sacks, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Played in two games as a sophomore in 2018.
• One of 10 scholarship freshmen who spent the 2017 season on scout team.

Career Transactions

Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Awards/Honors

• Named to PFWA's 2021 NFL All-Rookie team.

Key Notes

• Finished second on the team with 74 tackles in 14 games as a rookie in 2021.
• Won the 2020 Butkus Award, given to the top collegiate linebacker.
• Unanimous All-America selection and ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.

Personal

• Last name is pronounced oh-WOO-sue CORE-ahh-MOE-uh.
• Native of Hampton, Va. and attended Bethel High School. Also starred in basketball and earned Division 1 scholarships.
• Grew up idolizing NBA star Allen Iverson, who also attended Bethel High School. The two struck up a friendship with Iverson even attending football games at Notre Dame to see him play.