McTelvin Agim

McTelvin Agim
No. 73 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-25) September 25, 1997 (age 27)
Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Hope (Hope, Arkansas)
College:Arkansas (2016–2019)
NFL draft:2020 / round: 3 / pick: 95
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:14
Sacks:1.5
Pass deflections:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

McTelvin Obinna Agim (born September 25, 1997) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.

Early years

Agim was born in the United States and is of Nigerian descent through his father.[1] After playing his freshman season at Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas, Agim played his final three seasons of high school football at Hope High School in Hope, Arkansas.[2] He was the top-rated player in Arkansas for the class of 2016.[3] At various points in his high school career, Agim played defensive end, split end, running back and quarterback.[4] The five-star recruit committed to Arkansas on September 9, 2015, choosing the Razorbacks over Baylor, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and others.[5] After his senior season in 2016, Agim was named Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year and a USA Today All-American.[6]

College career

Agim cracked the starting lineup at defensive end midway through his true freshman season at Arkansas, and held that position his sophomore year before splitting time between defensive end and defensive tackle, still starting all 12 games as a junior.[7] After his junior season, coach Chad Morris looked to shift Agim from defensive end to defensive tackle and told him to leave the program if he wasn't comfortable with that.[8] After his senior season, Agim was a late addition to the roster of the 2020 Senior Bowl.[9] He also participated in the East-West Shrine Game and 2020 NFL Combine.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m) 		309 lb
(140 kg) 		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m) 		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 4.98 s 1.76 s 2.89 s 4.66 s 7.55 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 27 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12]

Denver Broncos

Agim was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.[13] The Broncos acquired this selection by trading wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers.[14] Before his rookie season, Agim chose to wear jersey number 95 because he was drafted 95th overall.[15]

On August 30, 2022, Agim was waived by the Broncos and signed to the practice squad the next day.[16][17] He was released on December 13.[18]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 15, 2022, Agim was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[20]

On August 30, 2023, Agim was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad.[21][22] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[23]

Houston Texans

On January 16, 2024, Agim was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[24] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[25] He was waived on August 27.[26]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On August 29, 2024, Agim was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[27] He was released on September 17.[28]

Tennessee Titans

On September 27, 2024, Agim signed with the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[29]

Personal life

Agim grew up in a low-income family in Texarkana, Texas. He faced hunger issues as a child and occasionally shoplifted, leading to at least one weekend in juvenile detention at age fourteen.[4] He won two Arkansas high school state shot put championships.[4] Agim is nicknamed "Sosa" because of his similar appearance to Chief Keef.[4]

References

  1. ^ "For Broncos' McTelvin Agim, holidays were time to reflect on how far he's come". KUSA.com. January 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 159. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Sayles, Damon (September 1, 2015). "Odds on Where 4-Star DE McTelvin Agim Commits". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Keeler, Sean (May 9, 2020). "Keeler: Why McTelvin Agim's journey from jail to the Broncos brought tears of joy". Denver Post. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "McTelvin Agim, 2016 Strongside defensive end". Rivals. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile – McTelvin Agim". NFL.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  7. ^ Holt, Bob (August 5, 2019). "Leading the way: Razorbacks counting on McTelvin Agim to lift group". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  8. ^ Bratton, Michael Wayne (April 29, 2019). "Chad Morris says he advised McTelvin Agim not to return if senior lineman wasn't prepared to buy in to moving inside". Saturday Down South. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  9. ^ Jones, Matt (January 26, 2020). "Agim stands out in all-star stints". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  10. ^ Deckelbaum, Kyle (April 10, 2020). "For former Razorback McTelvin Agim, training for NFL Draft is another hill to climb". KATV. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "McTelvin Agim Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  12. ^ "2020 Draft Scout McTelvin Agim, Arkansas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  13. ^ Heath, Jon (April 24, 2020). "Broncos select DL McTelvin Agim in 3rd round of NFL Draft". Broncos Wire. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  14. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  15. ^ Kurtzman, Rich (July 3, 2020). "McTelvin Agim shares why he picked his new jersey number". Mile High Sports. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  16. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2022). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  17. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2022). "Josh Johnson, Kendall Hinton among 13 players signed to Broncos' practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  18. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 13, 2022). "Broncos place RB Mike Boone on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
  19. ^ "Colts Sign DT McTelvin Agim To The Practice Squad, Release WR Robert Foster From The Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 15, 2022.
  20. ^ "Colts Sign 12 To Reserve/Future Contracts, 2 To One-Year Contract Extensions". Colts.com. January 9, 2023.
  21. ^ "Colts claim T-Ryan Hayes, DE-Isaiah Land and G-Josh Sills off waivers". Colts.com. August 30, 2023.
  22. ^ "Colts sign DT McTelvin Agim to practice squad, release DT Caleb Sampson from practice squad". Colts.com. August 31, 2023.
  23. ^ "Colts sign 9 to reserve/future contracts, 4 to one-year contract extensions, waive CB Tony Brown". Colts.com. January 8, 2024.
  24. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-16-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. January 16, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  25. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-22-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-27-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  27. ^ "Colts sign 4 players to practice squad". Colts.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  28. ^ "Colts place DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve; sign DE Genard Avery to 53-man roster from practice squad; make additional practice squad roster moves". colts.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  29. ^ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Promote LB Luke Gifford to 53-Man Roster, Place CB Chidobe Awuzie on Injured Reserve". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved September 28, 2024.