Azeez Ojulari

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		49	113	22.0	—
2025		3	6	0.0	0
2024		11	28	6.0	0
2023		11

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the LB salary tier earns Azeez Ojulari a B- Contract Value Index. At $1.4M AAV on a one-year deal, this is a textbook prove-it contract for a 25-year-old fifth-year pro who arrived in Atlanta amid genuine league-wide interest—a clear signal that evaluators still see legitimate upside despite his durability concerns. His 2025 season output of six tackles across three games reflects the limited-snap depth role he's occupied, which is precisely what this contract was designed to accommodate: a low-cost rotational option with elite bend and burst traits that can flash in a reserve capacity without demanding starter's minutes. At this price point, Atlanta is absorbing minimal financial risk while gambling on injury recovery and situational effectiveness, a bet that becomes more palatable for a team signing multiple defensive linemen and secondary pieces in May. If Ojulari stays healthy, the Falcons pocket legitimate pass-rush depth on team-friendly terms; if the injury history repeats, the one-year structure allows clean exit with zero dead-cap obligation. The CVI grade reflects exactly what this deal is: a sensible floor-price gamble where the worst-case scenario is a sunk $1.4M and the upside is a functionally free edge rusher in run-down situations.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Azeez's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

On tape and on the stat sheet, Azeez Ojulari earns a C performance grade among LB peers. A fifth-year veteran still operating at a modest level of production, Ojulari logged 6 tackles across 3 games in the 2025 season—a limited sample that underscores both his rotational role and the durability concerns that have defined his career arc since being drafted in the second round in 2021. His elite bend and burst off the snap remain his calling card when he's on the field, but the inability to stay consistently healthy has prevented him from translating that physical toolset into sustained snap share and impact. The Falcons brought him in on a one-year prove-it deal this offseason, signaling Atlanta views him as a low-risk depth option for their pass rush rather than a cornerstone contributor—a realistic assignment for a player whose injury history has limited his consistency. While the measurables are still there and media coverage suggests genuine league-wide interest in his potential, Ojulari's C-grade performance tier reflects the reality that he remains a situational rotational piece rather than a reliable three-down linebacker, making this signing a sensible bet on upside if health cooperates rather than an immediate solution to Atlanta's defensive depth.

How Azeez Compares at the Position

Azeez Ojulari ranks 150th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Azeez between Troy Reeder (C) just ahead and Neville Hewitt (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Azeez Ojulari's D+ sentiment grade reflects the cautious optimism surrounding his one-year prove-it deal with Atlanta, as media outlets frame this as a classic low-risk, high-upside depth signing. Multiple reports highlighted the modest but genuine league-wide interest in the former Giants edge rusher, suggesting teams still believe in his elite bend and burst when healthy. The strongest positive signal came from analysts noting that Ojulari's physical tools remain intact despite his injury history, making this a worthwhile gamble for Atlanta's pass rush depth. However, the lukewarm grade also captures the reality that this signing has effectively buried a disappointing early draft pick on the depth chart, creating mixed feelings among fans who hoped for more substantial roster upgrades. While Falcons supporters are cautiously optimistic about adding a legitimate rotational pass rusher on team-friendly terms, the overall sentiment remains measured given Ojulari's durability concerns and the uncertainty around his role in Atlanta's defensive scheme.