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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • This is the story of how David Ojabo's NFL dream became a reality. The 21-year-old linebacker, who was raised in Aberdeen after moving from Nigeria aged seven, had been projected as a first-round pick before tearing an Achilles tendon in March. We were with him when he finally got the call from the @Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft...
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Комментарии • 275

  • @hobofraggins7986
    @hobofraggins7986 2 года назад +261

    As a Ravens fan, regardless of his injury, once he comes back, he and Oweh will be great together.

    • @xwers1234
      @xwers1234 2 года назад +2

      Oweh, but I know what you meant

    • @bolsbolbol368
      @bolsbolbol368 2 года назад +1

      When is he expected to be able to play in games again?

    • @hobofraggins7986
      @hobofraggins7986 2 года назад +3

      @@bolsbolbol368 about October maybe

    • @jayw6211
      @jayw6211 2 года назад +2

      Yes David!! So happy he’s joined the flock

    • @chadstevens925
      @chadstevens925 2 года назад

      Facts!!!

  • @slavaukraina7014
    @slavaukraina7014 2 года назад +244

    Born in Nigeria bred in scotland & made in America, what an athlete he is. Well done my man fae scotland.

    • @williamredpath861
      @williamredpath861 2 года назад +1

      He's not from Scotland.

    • @salt27dogg
      @salt27dogg 2 года назад

      Man I’m crying and I’m a Jets fan . I should be worried . Happy for Dave

    • @venmo4milk887
      @venmo4milk887 2 года назад +3

      @@williamredpath861 look at the title and he said that he came to America at 15 from scotland

    • @williamredpath861
      @williamredpath861 2 года назад

      @@venmo4milk887 wrong, the title says he's from Scotland when he's not. He was born and raised up to the age of 7 to Nigerian parents in Nigeria. There's nothing Scottish about him.

    • @deurisjuarez4601
      @deurisjuarez4601 2 года назад

      😊😊😊

  • @davet3659
    @davet3659 2 года назад +96

    The fact that he probably told his mom that Baltimore is his top choice and where he hopes to land, and when she realize it’s them that called him.. yeeeaaahh buddy!
    Welcome to the Flock!

  • @Sly_404
    @Sly_404 2 года назад +261

    Ravens are such a well run organization. Couldn’t have ended much better for him!

  • @darrenthorpe4733
    @darrenthorpe4733 2 года назад +23

    I'm a Ravens fan born in Aberdeen, so this draft pick was extra special for me. Can't wait to see him do us proud and absolutely dominate this league. Not long now brother.

    • @Mustang1984
      @Mustang1984 Год назад

      Where is Aberdeen? Scotland?

    • @papagramps1257
      @papagramps1257 Год назад +1

      @@Mustang1984 yes, literally where Ojabo is from, which was said in the video…

  • @alexanderrose1071
    @alexanderrose1071 2 года назад +99

    Crazy considering both their journeys, but Oweh & Ojabo even being on the same NFL team together is wildly improbable! What an awesome story. Glad it ended up working out really well for him. Great fit.

  • @johnkeilloh2682
    @johnkeilloh2682 2 года назад +106

    Everyone here in Aberdeen rooting for you David! Go Scotland!

    • @LordHughBungus
      @LordHughBungus 2 года назад +4

      The dudes a stud mate, in a year or 2 he will be beast.

    • @Mustang1984
      @Mustang1984 2 года назад +4

      Hopefully get us some more Ravens fans in Scotland!

    • @shocktrauma85
      @shocktrauma85 2 года назад +4

      He'll also be cheered and loved in Aberdeen, Md. which is about 51 KM northeast of Baltimore.

    • @scooter9537
      @scooter9537 2 года назад +3

      @@shocktrauma85 repping here from aberdeen MD we cheering for him!

  • @jonah327
    @jonah327 2 года назад +95

    I love this kid already. So humble and appreciative. Can’t wait to see him in action.

    • @cudos5080
      @cudos5080 2 года назад

      It's always the humble guys that explode on the field. Super hype

  • @Kyrbiville
    @Kyrbiville 2 года назад +85

    So happy he went to the Ravens, jersey is already ordered.. #GoBlue

    • @aaronafre1920
      @aaronafre1920 2 года назад +1

      Thats lov!

    • @stevehasler8922
      @stevehasler8922 2 года назад +4

      I kind of wished they'd let him wear 00. But it's impossible to watch this without shedding a tear with him.

    • @301gobluehailmich1
      @301gobluehailmich1 2 года назад +4

      GO BLUE!

    • @r.r4981
      @r.r4981 2 года назад

      Bandwagon !!!! Now everyone is a raven fan

    • @Kyrbiville
      @Kyrbiville 2 года назад

      @@r.r4981 you know what happens when you assume right?

  • @killjoy8887
    @killjoy8887 2 года назад +6

    What an amazing young man. The fact he didn’t let his grades fall shows how dedicated this man is. He’ll be amazing in the NFL. Coming from humble beginnings and making the American dream real! Congrats young man!

  • @ZockaRocka
    @ZockaRocka 2 года назад +22

    The moment he started crying when his name was announced was soo raw. you could really feel his journey in his tears. i wish him the best in the nfl :)

  • @tballgame43
    @tballgame43 2 года назад +19

    14:25 brought tears to my eyes, that's 6-7 years of hard work every day. And that's just pure joy right there...can't wait to see u in Baltimore!!!!

  • @mgpray
    @mgpray 2 года назад +4

    Hats off to him, his parents, his culture!!

  • @smoothkid765
    @smoothkid765 2 года назад +6

    Ravens got a real one right here. Beautiful family of wondrous exuberance.

  • @HowYouLikeThat824
    @HowYouLikeThat824 2 года назад +29

    How can u not watch this over and over? Love seeing the raw emotion. Hes been a hard worker his whole life. Great family. Gonna b a beast. LETS GO!

  • @jesseross639
    @jesseross639 2 года назад +22

    The love surrounding him from his family got me chocked up.

  • @nelson49ification
    @nelson49ification 2 года назад +9

    Not even a Ravens fan but that was fantastic. All the best big man. Get fit, get healthy then smash it. All the best.

  • @WoodburyDaPrince
    @WoodburyDaPrince 2 года назад +52

    Brought tears to my eyes. Frfr. Let’s goo Big D-O 🔥

  • @donovanfaalili1515
    @donovanfaalili1515 2 года назад +22

    Welcome to Baltimore 💜🖤💯🔥

  • @bushey654
    @bushey654 2 года назад +4

    I’m so proud of him. Just remember you’re a raven but always a Wolverine inside

  • @jackmckeown616
    @jackmckeown616 2 года назад +7

    I'm a ravens fan and I just found out about this. I'm so happy for him and I am so proud of my team

  • @WMDistraction
    @WMDistraction 2 года назад +12

    Dude this is so much more well-produced than a lot of stuff you see on the main channel. Love it.

  • @jodycox1474
    @jodycox1474 2 года назад +4

    Ohio state fan here, congratulations goes out to you! Make your family proud.

  • @manuelblunt2994
    @manuelblunt2994 2 года назад +41

    This man's genetics has anyone looked at this dude's father this man is in his sixties he looks incredible look at his build

  • @_nick_d
    @_nick_d 2 года назад +2

    Man my eyes got watery watching. What a story 🙌🏼

  • @dgreen9873
    @dgreen9873 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful black royal family....Notice how the Father speaks un interrupted, then the mother speaks,calm and respectful and on the same page.... Proud of this family.

  • @Natamic26
    @Natamic26 2 года назад +6

    Baltimore welcomes you!! Can't wait to be at the stadium to see you play. Wishing you a speedy n full recovery. 💜💜

  • @davidanunciato3899
    @davidanunciato3899 2 года назад +12

    Hi from Brazil! Really beautiful history. As a Ravens fan, I'm so proud of this choice and very confident about this year's team.
    Play like a Raven!!!

  • @jserv9421
    @jserv9421 2 года назад +3

    So happy for him..as a wolverines fan,ty for being a part a great season we had.Glad Coach Mac got you, he knows what you're capable of and how best to use you.Goodluck young man on a great career

  • @YoSoyFiesta91
    @YoSoyFiesta91 2 года назад +2

    What a wholesome dude and a wonderful family. Can't wait to see him reck shop. Big truzz.

  • @alphabalole
    @alphabalole 2 года назад +11

    Beautiful story

  • @facethanatos
    @facethanatos 2 года назад +3

    Great Story. I'm a Giants fan and a David Ojabo fan. Wish you the best

    • @shocktrauma85
      @shocktrauma85 2 года назад +1

      Thanks. Hopefully Kayvon Thibodeaux (had to google his name lol) will succeed for you guys.

  • @Megalopros
    @Megalopros 2 года назад +3

    such a great story, best of luck to him, baltimore is the perfect place for him to develop and become the best him he can be

  • @iamtheblackwizard914
    @iamtheblackwizard914 2 года назад +2

    watch this man light up the NFL! welcome to the ravens!

  • @FACTZ973
    @FACTZ973 2 года назад

    Definitely emotional frfr. Respect to the young men like David and the support system behind them.

  • @macpops0
    @macpops0 2 года назад +1

    Thank you NFL 🇬🇧UK FOR THIS Beautiful video, it's all about the American dream and your family their right by your side. Made me tear up.

  • @mr.modmoose6022
    @mr.modmoose6022 2 года назад +36

    O JA BO!!! Match made in Heaven Welcome #Ravensflock

  • @chiefetwful
    @chiefetwful 2 года назад +3

    This man deserves it. Outstanding video.

  • @toddo4329
    @toddo4329 2 года назад +1

    Loved watching him as a michigan fan, classy kid.

  • @RICHFLEE
    @RICHFLEE 2 года назад +3

    You did it bro 🤞🏽lets go prove everyone wrong #RavensFlock

  • @owenhastings4423
    @owenhastings4423 2 года назад +2

    Wish my giants took him at 43. So happy for him and I’ll be cheering him on

  • @galvo_galvo
    @galvo_galvo 2 года назад +25

    Happy for you and your family, go make us Celts proud!

    • @jimmybaldbird3853
      @jimmybaldbird3853 2 года назад

      Hes nigerian?

    • @mahatmasloth6543
      @mahatmasloth6543 2 года назад

      @@jimmybaldbird3853 He's been adopted by the Scottish, and Americans

    • @williamredpath861
      @williamredpath861 2 года назад

      @@mahatmasloth6543 he's not Scottish. He was born and bred for the first 7 years of his life in Nigeria. Both parents Nigerian. He lived in Scotland for another 8 years and has lived in America the following 7 years. He is a Nigerian with an Americal accent. There's nothing celtic about him. He might be liked in Scotland but that doesn't make him adopted either.

  • @Chucklez881
    @Chucklez881 2 года назад +4

    The way I am proud, you'd think I personally know him haha. Congratulations brother!

  • @succatash
    @succatash 2 года назад +2

    We are super excited here in Baltimore, we know he will crush it.

  • @bolsbolbol368
    @bolsbolbol368 2 года назад +1

    Never heard of him until this video but I'm rooting for him now!

  • @lakerfanforever24
    @lakerfanforever24 2 года назад +1

    Let that sting fuel you. Young man you are going to be a star you can see it in your character and the way you carry yourself. Went to an awesome org that knows how to develop talent. YOU THE MAN DAVID

  • @harveythe1stsaghartfield143
    @harveythe1stsaghartfield143 2 года назад +1

    LOVE THIS YOUNG MAN STORY RIGHT ON BRO CONGRATULATIONS

  • @bodymore23
    @bodymore23 2 года назад +5

    The best thing about it is this where him and his family wanted him to come and he gets to play with Oweh again what a story

  • @4thdown452
    @4thdown452 2 года назад

    Bruh I can’t believe this brought tears to my eyes..wow

  • @elcesar999
    @elcesar999 2 года назад

    As a Colombian American 🏈 and a ravens fan. I am so happy I can Identified with David Ojabo, been here in America since 99 and now there is also Odafeh Oweh !!! Two Africans playing for my team I am so happy beyond happy

  • @wwesuperstar1100
    @wwesuperstar1100 2 года назад

    I love my team, family has always been a very strong attribute of how connected this team is . Congrats ojabo I know you and odafe will tear it up

  • @redcolt79
    @redcolt79 2 года назад +1

    Love his story love his connection with baltimore and oweh and I love that he wanted to be a raven welcome home

  • @Thewavegodp
    @Thewavegodp 2 года назад +1

    Who’s cutting onions in here?
    Congrats David!! We are ready for you!

  • @adamschisler6143
    @adamschisler6143 2 года назад

    He's a great player, from a great family but an even better human being. Can't wait to watch him play the best 10 years here in baltimore!

  • @Boat949
    @Boat949 2 года назад +1

    I’m not crying, you are 😭

  • @terpmaniac
    @terpmaniac 2 года назад +2

    What family. David is so lucky.

  • @chiefbuuly1240
    @chiefbuuly1240 2 года назад +3

    I’m gonna come back a Couple years from now when they win the Super Bowl‼️

    • @JulianWavy
      @JulianWavy 2 года назад

      And I'm the first reply, let's win this chip🤙🏾

    • @tarenramdhanie2878
      @tarenramdhanie2878 2 года назад

      You mean months ? We winning it this year bro

  • @Bhoys1888
    @Bhoys1888 2 года назад +1

    congratulations big guy. All the best from Scotland 👏👏

  • @1deadpool11
    @1deadpool11 2 года назад

    Not even a Ravens fan but it's beautiful what's going on there. Best country to make dreams come true.

  • @DirtyRed16
    @DirtyRed16 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations David! Extremely excited and happy for you. I cried the whole time watching this.

  • @blazedage
    @blazedage 2 года назад +2

    Wasn't the dream at first but American is the land of opportunity. Men rise up because challenges sharpens what we best at.

  • @kimberlyhall7610
    @kimberlyhall7610 Год назад

    He is on to very great things for us!! Get ready!!!

  • @Kenneth_408
    @Kenneth_408 2 года назад

    Watched this video so many times never gets old lets go ravens baby

  • @sportislife4012
    @sportislife4012 2 года назад +6

    I am so excited he landed with the Flock - I was hoping we get him at 14- he seems a terrific young man with a great family, he has come to a brilliant place to develop - I love that he and Odafe went to high school together and I so hope he and Odafe get their second contracts with Us .....let's go 😈😈😈😈😈 #Let'sHuntDoubleOletsGo

  • @rochyns8567
    @rochyns8567 Год назад

    Ojabo and Oweh are going to be absolute monsters for the Ravens! "The Nigerian Lions!"

  • @meganmangold1074
    @meganmangold1074 2 года назад

    We are happy to have you!!

  • @rxspect3663
    @rxspect3663 2 года назад +6

    that’s gonna be me one day hopefully, i know how much that means to him. congratulations ojabo ❤️

  • @grupocolosalgrupocolosal856
    @grupocolosalgrupocolosal856 2 года назад

    Ojabo violent hands force fumbles and game changing plays

  • @PooBrownTHENERD
    @PooBrownTHENERD 2 года назад

    On the other hand...Dad's Suit is straight 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Fmr.PBAJoeJenkinsII
    @Fmr.PBAJoeJenkinsII 2 года назад

    He will be a Raven and play like a Raven for many years to come. GO Baltimore and GO RAVENS!!!!

  • @jrjames9106
    @jrjames9106 2 года назад +1

    I can't wait for him to be ready and come out swinging and getting WINS

  • @kenoslice
    @kenoslice 2 года назад

    Welcome to Ravens Nation we're proud to have him. 😈😈😈

  • @RMCG1978
    @RMCG1978 2 года назад

    Gotta root for this guy I can't wait to see him out there hitting qbs in the afc north

  • @The1greenWorld
    @The1greenWorld 2 года назад

    Genuinely love story book ending. That "nahhhh only in a movie" situation

  • @johnburke1738
    @johnburke1738 2 года назад

    LETS GO DAVID. YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ORGANIZATION BROTHER

  • @baltimorezone2158
    @baltimorezone2158 2 года назад +1

    who is cutting onions rn. Powerful

  • @crenshaw2.0
    @crenshaw2.0 2 года назад +2

    Lovely Story So amazing... I can't wait to follow the journey 💯💪

  • @Steamy01
    @Steamy01 2 года назад

    So happy for this young man all that hard work has paid off you were Raven welcome to the flock you and adafé away are going to be a match to be reckon with y'all are going to do great in the NFL let's go baby

  • @jamesrudolph8225
    @jamesrudolph8225 2 года назад +1

    Welcome to the family!!! BMORE LOVE 💜 💜

  • @JunctionWatcher
    @JunctionWatcher 2 года назад +3

    Ravens? Ravens!
    Ravens is Home…
    Yes ma’am. Let’s Goooooooo

  • @TheBigdiscovery
    @TheBigdiscovery 2 года назад

    Bruh... this video was so amazing... Congrats young bruva...

  • @marcosbenavides8394
    @marcosbenavides8394 2 года назад +1

    Ravens fan I think we just got lucky! Love the pick!!

  • @AK-tu7ng
    @AK-tu7ng 2 года назад +1

    bro i cried for him @ 15:00

  • @DannyHoldStatenislandny
    @DannyHoldStatenislandny 9 месяцев назад

    The HARBAUGHS MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE AS A FAMILY

  • @reckondragon2130
    @reckondragon2130 2 года назад +2

    OL moving like a TE. The GM said it, if it wasn't for your injury you would have been picked in the first round.

  • @ianpaul04
    @ianpaul04 2 года назад

    That’s real men right there. Let it all out

  • @stephenmuhia7658
    @stephenmuhia7658 2 года назад

    My man is having is debut this week late fall like they said🔥🔥

  • @williesquire130
    @williesquire130 2 года назад

    David came to the right team let's go

  • @kevinmcnally8984
    @kevinmcnally8984 2 года назад

    Yes my guy flying the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Best wishes big man 🙏💯

  • @puppethound
    @puppethound 2 года назад

    America, the land of opportunities, regardless of race, social economic statues, age, or national origin. If you want it, go get it. So happy for him.

  • @tonjabowman7208
    @tonjabowman7208 2 года назад +6

    Wow , That was so deep ravens media , I watched this 3 times In a row . Chills

  • @DannyHoldStatenislandny
    @DannyHoldStatenislandny 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing job young man

  • @MrBiyi
    @MrBiyi 2 года назад

    my naija bro congrats man deserved

  • @orlandorodriguez8507
    @orlandorodriguez8507 2 года назад

    So Awesome! It's inspiring to see! Go Blue!

  • @susajutymake
    @susajutymake 2 года назад +1

    Welcome Big D.O. 💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤

  • @enishalihoward8119
    @enishalihoward8119 2 года назад

    Happy for him

  • @johnhardy6494
    @johnhardy6494 2 года назад

    Seems like a great man really inspiring.

  • @rickybobbyjr2725
    @rickybobbyjr2725 2 года назад +1

    Let’s Goooooooo!!!! We got our guy!

  • @imstillwaitin
    @imstillwaitin 2 года назад +2

    This Ravens defence is giving me 2001 vibes, terrifying across the park

  • @BrandonHybrid
    @BrandonHybrid 2 года назад

    Welcome to Baltimore. I cant wait for you to be great