Otaro Alaka
Otaro Alaka (born May 18, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas A&M. College career. Alaka was a member of the Texas A&M Aggies for five seasons. He became a starter at linebacker midway through his freshman year and finished the season with 33 tackles including 3.5 tackles for loss. He suffered a season-ending injury three games into his sophomore year and used a medical redshirt. As a senior, Alaka led the Aggies with 79 tackles and 14.5 tackles for loss. Alaka finished his collegiate career  with 276 tackles, 40 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in 53 games played with 45 starts. Professional career. Alaka was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2019. Olaka made the initial 53-man roster out of training camp, but was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury before appearing in any games on September 28, 2019. Alaka was named to the Ravens' active roster out of training camp again in 2020. He made his professional debut in a 38–6 win against the Cleveland Browns. In Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals , Alaka suffered a season-ending knee injury and was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020. On August 31, 2021, Alaka was waived/injured by the Ravens and placed on injured reserve. Personal life. Both of his parents emigrated from Nigeria and are attorneys.