Ben Obomanu
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | SEA | 5 | 4 | 9 | 58 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | SEA | 16 | 37 | 61 | 436 | 2 | 124 | 16 | 0 | 57 |
| 2010 | SEA | 12 | 30 | 49 | 494 | 4 | 169 | 17 | 0 | 79 |
| 2009 | SEA | 5 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | SEA | 8 | 12 | 12 | 180 | 1 | 59 | 9 | 0 | 24 |
Career Summary
Ben Obomanu is a former NFL wide receiver who spent seven seasons with Seattle before a final stint with the Jets.
NFL statistics credit him with 88 receptions, 1,217 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
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Early Life
Obomanu grew up in Selma, Alabama, in a family of educators.
He has said that his family emphasized academics and his early ambition to become an attorney.
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High School
Obomanu attended Selma High School, where he was the 2002 salutatorian.
His academic focus accompanied his development into one of Alabama's leading football recruits.
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College Career
Obomanu played receiver for Auburn from 2002 through 2005.
His 18 career receiving touchdowns rank second in Auburn history, and he led the 2004 unbeaten SEC championship team with seven receiving touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Seattle selected Obomanu in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
He spent most of his rookie regular season on the Seahawks practice squad before developing into a regular contributor.
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NFL Career
Obomanu played 69 regular-season games, primarily for Seattle, and also appeared with the Jets in 2013.
His top receiving season was 2010, when he caught 30 passes for 494 yards and four touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
Obomanu produced consecutive productive receiving seasons in 2010 and 2011.
Across those two Seahawks seasons, NFL statistics show 67 receptions, 930 yards and six touchdowns.
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Playing Style
Obomanu contributed as a receiver, runner and kickoff returner.
NFL statistics show 16 kickoff returns and four rushing attempts alongside his receiving work.
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Legacy
Obomanu's legacy includes Auburn receiving distinction, a seven-year NFL career and continued connection to Seattle.
He was part of Auburn's 2004 undefeated SEC championship team and became a durable Seahawks contributor.
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Post-Career
After football, Obomanu earned a law degree and became a transactional attorney in Seattle.
Auburn reported that he graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2018 and worked on lender-services documentation for real estate projects.
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21414, 00-0024463, 1983-10-30, Ben Obomanu, Ben, Obomanu
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