Tristan Okpalaugo

Tristan Okpalaugo (born October 10, 1989) is an American professional football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Tristan Okpalaugo

Personal information
Born:	(1989-10-10) October 10, 1989 (age 35) Livermore, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	260[1] lb (118 kg)
Career information
College:	Fresno State
Position:	Outside linebacker
NFL draft:	2013: undrafted
Career history
Miami Dolphins (2013)* Minnesota Vikings (2013)* Dallas Cowboys (2014)* Toronto Argonauts (2014) Arizona Cardinals (2016)* Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2017–2018)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Frank M. Gibson Trophy (2014)
Career CFL statistics
Tackles: 58 Sacks: 20 Interceptions: 2 Fumble recoveries: 1 Stats at CFL.ca
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

He attended Granada High School in Livermore, California. He was selected to the First team East Bay Athletics All-League in 2007 in which he played defensive end, wide receiver and tight end in high school.^[2] He was named an honorable mention for the All-Metro football team in his senior year in high school.^[2] He was named as Granada High School Most Improved Player in 2007.^[2] He also played other sports including basketball and competed in track and field was selected to the first-team East Bay Athletics All-League basketball team twice during high school.^[2]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL draft.^[3] He failed to make the 53 man roster.

Minnesota Vikings

On September 2, 2013, he was signed as a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings practice squad and then released on September 10, 2013.

Toronto Argonauts

Okpalaugo was signed by the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) on June 22, 2014.^[4] He was the East Division nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award in 2014, winning the Frank M. Gibson Trophy.^[5]

Arizona Cardinals

Okpalaugo was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on February 19, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived/injured by the Cardinals and placed on injured reserve.^[6] On September 12, he was released from the Cardinals' injured reserve.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On February 8, 2017, Okpalaugo signed a two-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL).^[7]

Personal

Okpalaugo is also the son of Chris and Mary Ann Okpalaugo of Livermore, California.