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Sam Ojuri

b. 1990

Player of American and Canadian football

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About Sam Ojuri

Born 1990. Sam Ojuri is an American american football player and canadian football player.

Samuel Ojuri (born September 22, 1990) is an American college football coach and former running back. He is the running backs coach for his alma mater North Dakota State University, a position he has held since 2025. He played college football for North Dakota State and professionally for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career Ojuri played for the North Dakota State Bison from 2011 to 2013. He recorded career 616 carries for 3,594 yards and 33 touchdowns while adding 210 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards in all three seasons. The Bison won the NCAA Division I FCS national championship in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Professional career Hamilton Tiger-Cats On July 14, 2014, Ojuri signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.

BC Lions On February 5, 2016, Ojuri signed with the BC Lions. On May 5, 2016, he was released.

Coaching career In 2017, Ojuri was hired as the running backs coach and defensive backs coach for Elgin High School.

In 2018, Ojuri was hired as the running backs coach and fullbacks coach for Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

In 2019, Ojuri joined Wyoming as a graduate assistant.

In 2021, Ojuri was hired as the running backs coach for Illinois State.

He joined the North Dakota State coaching staff in February 2025, returning to Fargo to lead the position group where he once starred as a player.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
North Dakota State University
Also known as
Samuel Ojuri

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Ojuri?

Player of American and Canadian football

When was Sam Ojuri born?

Sam Ojuri was born on 22 September 1990 in Barrington.

What is Sam Ojuri's occupation?

Sam Ojuri is an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality is Sam Ojuri?

Sam Ojuri is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sam Ojuri

· Wikidata: Q17386486

· DBpedia: Sam Ojuri

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