Alex Obomese

Who is Alex Obomese?

Alex Obomese is a former American football player. He attended Westbury High School and graduated in 2002 where he later attended UTEP. He played college football at UTEP from 2003 to 2005. In 2005, Obomese was selected as a second-team All-Conference USA player and totaled 57 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss and 2 interceptions. He was not drafted in the NFL Draft. He participated in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys in the summer of 2007 but did not make the regular season roster. He was drafted with the 30th pick in the 5th round of the 2008 All-America Football League Draft by Team Alabama.

College

UTEP senior Alex Obomese was a NationalChamps.net Preseason All-American. He was named to the watch list for the Ted Hendricks Award, presented to the nation's top defensive end. He was also a preseason candidate for the same award in 2005. Obomese was also named to the watch list for the Rotary Lombardi Award, presented to the nation's best college football lineman or linebacker, in 2006. One of Conference USA's best all-around defenders. The 250-pound senior is a pass rushing terror who got better last season against the run. He's more of an outside linebacker playing end with the speed and quickness to be strong in pass coverage.