Michael Ojemudia: NFL Bio & FAQs

Michael Ojemudia Bio

Michael Ojemudia is an American football defensive back whose current UFL player page lists him with the St. Louis Battlehawks as of September 17, 2026. The Battlehawks list him at free safety, while his NFL and Iowa background was primarily at cornerback. He is from Farmington Hills, Michigan, attended Harrison High School, and played college football at Iowa. Iowa lists his birth date as September 12, 1997, and identifies mechanical engineering as his major.

Denver selected Ojemudia in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 77th overall. At Iowa, he developed into a starting defensive back and earned All-Big Ten recognition in 2019. Denver’s draft announcement described him as a physical, hard-nosed defender, and NFL draft analysis characterized him as a long, rangy zone-cover corner with instincts, ball skills, and willingness to tackle on the perimeter.

Ojemudia’s professional path has included the Broncos, Bears, Rams practice squad, Cardinals offseason roster, DC Defenders, and Cowboys. Arizona signed him to a futures contract on January 30, 2024, then released him on August 26, 2024. After playing for the DC Defenders in 2025, he signed with Dallas on August 18, 2025. His current listed affiliation is St. Louis in the UFL rather than an NFL club.

Position: CB

Michael Ojemudia Questions & Answers

What team is Michael Ojemudia on?

As of September 17, 2026, Michael Ojemudia is listed by the UFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks.

What position does Michael Ojemudia play?

Ojemudia is a defensive back. He entered the NFL as a cornerback, while the current St. Louis UFL listing identifies him as a free safety.

When and where was Michael Ojemudia born?

He was born September 12, 1997, and is from Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Where did Michael Ojemudia play college football?

He played at the University of Iowa, where he was a defensive back and a mechanical engineering major.

When was Michael Ojemudia drafted into the NFL?

The Denver Broncos selected him in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 77th overall pick.

How tall is Michael Ojemudia?

The St. Louis Battlehawks’ current UFL player page lists Ojemudia at 6 feet tall.

What is Michael Ojemudia’s playing style?

His pre-draft evaluations emphasized length, zone-coverage range, instincts and ball skills. He also described himself as a physical defender who brings grit and sets a tone in the secondary.