K. C. Ossai
| No. 52 – Houston Texans | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status |  Injured reserve |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 5, 2002 Conroe, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Oak Ridge |
| College | Louisiana (2021–2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
K. C. Ossai (born November 5, 2002) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Early life
Ossai attended Oak Ridge High School in Montgomery County, Texas. He initially committed to play college football for the Arizona Wildcats.[1] However, Ossai flipped his commitment and sign to play for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.[2]
College career
As a freshman in 2021, Ossai notched five tackles in 11 games.[3] During the 2022 season, he recorded 63 tackles with two going for a loss.[4] In the 2023 season, Ossai posted 95 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, a sack, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.[5] As a senior in 2024, he led the team with 115 tackles and an interception.[6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+1⁄8 in (1.86 m) | 237 lb (108 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 4.68 s | 1.57 s | 2.63 s | 4.56 s | 7.38 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) | 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) | 22 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[7] | ||||||||||||
Houston Texans
After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Ossai signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.[6] On August 25, 2025, he was waived during final rosters cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[8] On September 3, 2025, Ossai was released from the team's practice squad.[9]
Miami Dolphins
On December 9, 2025, Ossai signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[10] On May 4, 2026, he was released from the team.[11]
Houston Texans (second stint)
On May 26, 2026, Ossai signed with the Houston Texans.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on August 22.[13]
Personal life
Ossai is the younger brother of NFL defensive end, Joseph Ossai.[2]
References
- ↑ Spears, Justin (November 12, 2020). "Arizona commit KC Ossai can't wait to bring 'havoc' to Wildcats' defense". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Buckley, Tim (June 3, 2021). "From Nigeria with love: New Ragin' Cajuns linebacker KC Ossai backed by his devout family". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "K.C. Ossai 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Foote, Kevin. "Why the number 16 is so motivating for UL linebacker K.C. Ossai". The Advocate. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Wilson, Aaron. "Sources: Texans signing former Titans receiver, returner Jha'Quan Jackson, linebacker K.C. Ossai". Click2Houston.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Miguez, Matt. "Six Cajuns sign UDFA deals after NFL Draft". ESPN 103.7. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "K.C. Ossai College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Thompson, Cole. "Texans roster cut tracker: Who missed out on Houston's initial 53-man roster?". Texans Wire. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (9-3-2025)". Houston Texans. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins sign Ossai to practice squad". Miami Dolphins. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". Miami Dolphins. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Simmons, Myles. "Texans agree to bring back LB K.C. Ossai". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-22-2026)". HoustonTexans.com. August 22, 2026.