The D.C. Defenders released defensive back Michael Ojemudia on Sunday according to the UFL Transactions page. Ojemudia is signing with the Dallas Cowboys as reported by Tom Pelissero.
Michael Ojemudia is six foot one and weighs 200 pounds. The 27-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, signed with the D.C. Defenders on January 23, 2025. In 2025, he made 20 tackles (13 solos, 7 assists), one interception for four yards, and four pass breakups in nine games.
In the playoffs, he made seven tackles (5 solos, 2 assists) in two games helping the Defenders beat the Michigan Panthers in the UFL Championship Game.
The Denver Broncos drafted Ojemudia in the third round (77th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Denver making 73 tackles (63 solos, 10 assists), one tackle for loss, eight pass breakups, and four forced fumbles in 21 games, of which 12 were starts.
The Broncos released him on December 22, 2022. The Chicago Bears acquired him via waivers on December 28, 2022. He played one regular season game recording no stats. In 2023, Ojemudia made nine tackles (7 solos, 2 assists) and four pass breakups in three preseason games. The Bears released him on August 29, 2023.
Ojemudia signed with the Los Angeles Rams on September 21, 2023, and spent the season on the practice squad. He became a free agent after the 2023 season. The Arizona Cardinals signed Ojemudia on January 30, 2024. In 2024, he made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Cardinals released him on August 26, 2024.
Collegiately, Ojemudia played four seasons at Iowa (2016-19) making 125 tackles (87 solos, 38 assists), two tackles for loss, 23 pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and six interceptions for 50 yards in 51 games for the Hawkeyes.
