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

Azeez Ojulari is a five-year veteran edge rusher-turned-linebacker competing for Atlanta in a transitional defensive role. The former first-round talent has delivered inconsistent production over his 49 career games, earning a C grade this season that reflects a modest step backward from last year's C+ mark. Ojulari remains a depth asset with position flexibility rather than a cornerstone contributor at this stage of his career. This season, Ojulari's pass-rush instincts remain his defining trait, posting 0.55 sacks per game—well above the NFL average of 0.15 and near elite thresholds. His tackle production of 2.55 per game exceeds the league average of 2.19, and he's similarly efficient generating tackles for loss at 0.50 per game versus 0.27 average. However, his overall effectiveness has wavered; the 2023 D-grade performance and subsequent climb to C-range suggest consistency remains elusive despite moments of individual brilliance. The trajectory is concerning but not deterministic. Ojulari possesses the skill set to flash elite quarterback pressure, yet hasn't translated those bursts into sustained elite-tier production over a full season. Moving forward, his value hinges on whether Atlanta can stabilize his role defensively—and whether age 26 marks a career inflection point toward consistency or continued volatility. Watch for his assignment clarity and snap participation to rise; sporadic opportunities have obscured his true ceiling.

How Azeez Compares at the Position

Azeez Ojulari ranks 150th of 339 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Azeez between Oluwafemi Oladejo (C) just ahead and Neville Hewitt (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Solid rotational edge rusher addition on a prove-it deal for Atlanta. Multiple outlets highlight Ojulari's homecoming and one-year commitment structure. His injury history and inconsistent production are legitimate concerns worth monitoring. Fans view this as a low-risk depth upgrade, not a franchise cornerstone move. Falcons need proven pass-rush production; Ojulari's performance will determine his long-term fit.