
LB · Miami Dolphins
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
252 lbs
Age
25
College
Michigan
Draft
2022, Rd 2, #45
Experience
4 yrs
LB Rank
#300 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 32 | 32 | 4.5 | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 14 | 16 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 13 | 9 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 3 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
AAV
$1.4M/yr
This signing grades out as a solid deal for the Miami Dolphins — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. David's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL LBs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $1.4M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. David is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.4M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
David Ojabo earns an F for the Dolphins at linebacker, a former second-round pick whose career has been devastated by an Achilles injury suffered at his Pro Day. Ojabo showed elite pass-rush potential at Michigan, but the injury has prevented him from ever becoming a consistent NFL contributor. His burst and explosiveness have not returned to pre-injury levels, and he has been unable to win battles on the edge. Miami gave him an opportunity to resurrect his career, and the results have been disappointing. Ojabo's story is a reminder of how quickly fortune can change for elite prospects — one moment can alter an entire career trajectory.
A low-risk depth add with legitimate upside if Ojabo can stay healthy. Five reports covered his signing, emphasizing his journey and former second-round pedigree. The key signal: zero guaranteed money in 2026 tells you Miami is hedging on his durability. Fans are cautiously optimistic, intrigued by a former Ravens pass rusher with untapped potential. If healthy, Ojabo could outperform this contract and become a genuine rotational edge contributor.
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Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D+
2023
(20% weight)