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Alec Ogletree

Ogletree with the Giants in 2018
No. 52, 47, 44
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1991-09-25) September 25, 1991 (age 33) Newnan, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Newnan
College:	Georgia (2010–2012)
NFL Draft:	2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30
Career history
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2013–2017) New York Giants (2018–2019) New York Jets (2020) Chicago Bears (2021)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pro (2016) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013) Second-team All-SEC (2012)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 766 Sacks: 7.5 Forced fumbles: 13 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 61 Interceptions: 12 Defensive touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Alec Ogletree (born September 25, 1991) is a former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Georgia. The St. Louis Rams picked him in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. He also played for the New York Giants, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears.

Early Life and Sports

Alec Ogletree and his twin brother, Alexander "Zander," were born in Newnan, Georgia. Alec went to Newnan High School. There, he played high school football and basketball. He also ran track for the Newnan Cougars. Many people thought he was one of the best young football players in 2010.

In his second year of high school, Alec blocked six punts. He even returned one for a touchdown. As a junior, he made 75 tackles and had three interceptions. In his senior year, he had 85 tackles and two interceptions on defense. He also caught 33 passes for 633 yards and 5 touchdowns on offense.

Alec was also a great track and field athlete. He was one of the best long jumpers in his state. In 2010, he won the state title in the long jump. His best jump was 7.30 meters (23 feet, 11 inches). He also ran the 400-meter dash. He was part of the Newnan 4×100-meter relay team.

After his senior year, he was named an All-American by USA Today and Parade. Alec decided to play football at the University of Georgia. His brother Zander also played fullback at Georgia.

College Football Career

Alec Ogletree earned a scholarship to play at the University of Georgia. He played for the Georgia Bulldogs football team from 2010 to 2012.

In 2010, Alec started playing on special teams. He also got some playing time as a safety. He became a starting strong safety for the last three games of the season.

In 2011, Alec broke his foot in the first game of the season. He missed six games because of this injury. He came back to play against Florida on October 29. In the 2011 SEC Championship Game against LSU, he made 6 tackles. He also had a sack and recovered an onside kick. Even with his injury, he finished the 2011 season with 52 tackles.

Professional Football Career

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

2013 Season

On July 14, 2013, the St. Louis Rams signed Alec Ogletree to a four-year contract. He became a starting outside linebacker for the team.

Ogletree with the Rams in 2013

He played his first professional game against the Arizona Cardinals. He made seven tackles and forced a fumble. On October 13, 2013, Alec had ten tackles and intercepted a pass. He returned the interception 98 yards for a touchdown. This was his first career touchdown. In Week 12, he made 11 tackles against the Chicago Bears. On December 8, 2013, he got his first career sack. He finished his first season with 117 tackles, ten pass deflections, and six forced fumbles. He also had 1.5 sacks, one interception, and one touchdown. He started all 16 games in his rookie year.

2014 Season

Alec Ogletree continued as a starting outside linebacker in 2014. In Week 3, he made ten tackles against the Dallas Cowboys. On November 9, 2014, he had seven tackles and an interception against the Arizona Cardinals. The next week, he made 13 tackles and another interception against the Denver Broncos. He started all 16 games again in 2014. He finished the season with 111 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and four forced fumbles. He also had two interceptions.

2015 Season

Alec remained the starting weakside linebacker for the Rams. In Week 2, he made a season-high 16 tackles. On September 27, 2015, he had nine tackles and two sacks. This was his first game with multiple sacks. On October 4, 2015, he hurt his ankle and needed surgery. He finished the 2015 season with 42 tackles and two sacks in four games.

2016 Season

During the offseason, the St. Louis Rams moved to Los Angeles. They became the Los Angeles Rams. Alec Ogletree moved to play as a middle linebacker. The Rams used an option in his contract to keep him for the 2016 season. He started the season as the main middle linebacker.

In the first game, he made 11 tackles against the San Francisco 49ers. On November 13, 2016, he made nine tackles and an interception against the New York Jets. This interception helped seal the Rams' victory. In Week 13, he made a season-high 14 tackles. He started all 16 games in 2016. He had a career-high 136 tackles, 11 pass deflections, and two interceptions. He was one of the top tacklers in the league.

2017 Season

The Los Angeles Rams hired a new defensive coordinator. Alec Ogletree became a starting inside linebacker. On October 12, 2017, the Rams signed Alec to a new four-year contract. In Week 11, he made 12 tackles against the Minnesota Vikings. On December 3, 2017, he intercepted a pass and returned it for a 41-yard touchdown. This was his second career touchdown. He finished the 2017 season with 95 tackles, ten pass deflections, and two sacks. He also had one interception, one forced fumble, and one touchdown. He started 15 games.

The Los Angeles Rams won their division with an 11–5 record. Alec started in his first playoff game on January 6, 2018. He made five tackles in the game.

New York Giants

2018 Season

On March 7, 2018, the Rams traded Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants. In Week 13, he intercepted two passes against the Chicago Bears. One of these was a "Pick Six," meaning he returned it for a touchdown. The Giants won that game in overtime.

2019 Season

During training camp, Alec changed his jersey number from 52 to 47.

Ogletree with other Giants' team captains in 2019

In Week 6, he made 12 tackles and sacked quarterback Tom Brady. In Week 12, he had his first interception of the season. On February 26, 2020, the Giants released Alec.

New York Jets

On September 10, 2020, Alec Ogletree signed with the New York Jets. He was later moved to their main team roster. He was released by the Jets on October 10.

Chicago Bears

On August 4, 2021, Alec Ogletree signed with the Chicago Bears. He joined his former teammate Robert Quinn there. Alec started all 16 games for Chicago in 2021. He made 87 tackles and had four pass deflections.

On June 21, 2023, Alec Ogletree announced that he was retiring from professional football.

NFL Career Statistics

Personal Life

Alec Ogletree has an older sister, Allysia Arnold. His twin brother, Alexander "Zander" Ogletree, played fullback for the University of Georgia. His brother-in-law is safety Andrew Adams.