David Onyemata New York Jets · #93
David Onyemata is a Defensive Tackle for the New York Jets, drafted 120th overall, 2016. In 2025 he recorded 62 tackles, 1 sacks.
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David Onyemata career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 35 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 44 | 6.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 154 | 401 | 31.0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
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The Ballad of David Onyemata
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The beginning
David Onyemata is a Defensive Tackle for the New York Jets, in his 11th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 120th overall, 2016 as a Defensive Tackle.
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David Onyemata is a New York Jets defensive tackle, drafted 120th overall, 2016.
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Across 10 seasons (2016–2025) he has recorded 401 tackles, 31 sacks and 1 interception.
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Most recently he posted 62 tackles, 1 sack and 0 interceptions in 2025.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Draft
- 120th overall, 2016
- Born
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Age
- 34
- Jersey
- #93
David Onyemata is from Lagos, Nigeria and is 34 years old. He was drafted 120th overall, 2016 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 3", 300 lbs.
Over 10 seasons (2016–2025) he has recorded 401 tackles, 31 sacks and 1 interceptions. Onyemata is currently on the New York Jets roster.
David Onyemata is a rotational pass rusher who has generated 31 sacks and 401 tackles across 10 seasons (2016–2025).
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