Owen Pappoe


Owen Pappoe is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers before being selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

Pappoe attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. As a senior, he had 121 tackles. He played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game. A five-star recruit, Pappoe committed to Auburn University to play college football. He is of Liberian descent.

College career

Pappoe entered his true freshman season at Auburn in 2019 as a starter. He started all 13 games, recording 49 tackles and two sacks. He returned to Auburn as a starter his sophomore year in 2020 and recorded 93 tackles and 4 sacks. Due to injuries, Pappoe only appeared in 5 games for Auburn in 2021.

Professional career

Pappoe was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round, 168 overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.