Ovie Mughelli facts for kids
Mughelli with the Ravens in 2006
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 10, 1980 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Charleston (SC) Porter-Gaud | ||||||||||
| College: | Wake Forest | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 4 / Pick: 134 | ||||||||||
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Ovie Phillip Mughelli (born June 10, 1980) is a former American football player. He played as a fullback for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons. These teams are part of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Wake Forest University, the Ravens picked him in the 2003 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Ovie Mughelli grew up loving sports. He went to Porter-Gaud School and was a top athlete there. He earned awards in football, basketball, tennis, and track & field.
In football, Ovie was amazing. He ran for over 4,500 yards and scored 69 touchdowns during his high school career. In his senior year alone, he rushed for 2,167 yards and 29 touchdowns. He was named his team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for three years. He was also chosen for the All-Conference team three times. As a senior, he was named the State Player of the Year. He helped his team win a state title in 1996.
College Football Career
After high school, Mughelli went to Wake Forest University. He continued to play football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team. He was a fullback in college, just like in high school.
Ovie was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) player. This means he was one of the best fullbacks in his college league. In his senior year, he started every game. He ended his college career with the third-highest rushing touchdown record in Wake Forest history. USA Today even called him the No. 1 fullback in the country.
Professional Football Career
Ovie Mughelli began his professional career in 2003. He was picked by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He was the 134th player chosen overall. He was also the first player from Wake Forest ever picked by the Ravens.
Playing for the Baltimore Ravens
Mughelli played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2003 to 2006. In the 2006 season, he scored his first ever NFL touchdown. This was a big moment for him. That same year, he was also named an All-Pro player for the first time. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in his position in the entire league.
Joining the Atlanta Falcons
In 2007, Ovie Mughelli signed with the Atlanta Falcons. His main job was to block for star running backs like Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood. On March 2, 2007, he signed a huge 6-year contract worth $18 million. He also received a $5 million signing bonus. At the time, this was the largest contract ever given to a fullback in NFL history.
In 2010, Mughelli had another great year. He was named an All-Pro player for the second time in his career. He was also chosen for his first ever Pro Bowl. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He also scored his fourth receiving touchdown that year. The Falcons released him on May 8, 2012.
Time with the St. Louis Rams
After leaving the Falcons, Mughelli signed a contract with the St. Louis Rams on July 28, 2012. However, his time with the Rams was short. He was released by the team on August 31, 2012.
After Football: A New Career
After his playing career, Ovie Mughelli moved into sports broadcasting. In 2012, he joined WZGC "92.9 the Game," a sports radio station in Atlanta, as a host. In 2014, he also became a host for 120 Sports, an all-digital sports network.
