Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Career Summary
Penn State tackle drafted by the Jets.
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, commonly known as Olu, developed as a left tackle at Penn State before the Jets selected him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Grew up in Maryland.
Fashanu grew up in Maryland with his parents, Anthony and Paige.
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High School
Protected Caleb Williams at Gonzaga.
Fashanu attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., where he played left tackle alongside quarterback Caleb Williams during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
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College Career
Returned for his final college season.
Fashanu spent four seasons at Penn State. In 2023, he made 12 starts and allowed no sacks across 382 pass-blocking snaps. He earned a degree in supply chain and information systems.
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Path to the NFL
Selected 11th overall in 2024.
The Jets chose Fashanu with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Career Accomplishments
National and conference honors.
Fashanu earned first-team All-America recognition and the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award for his 2023 season.
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30650, 00-0039790, 2002-12-09, Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Olumuyiwa, Fashanu
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