Esezi Otomewo was drafted No. 165 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 22 · #165 overall
Esezi Otomewo Minnesota Draft
Esezi Otomewo was drafted No. 165 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 21
- Career AV
- 246th at Minnesota
The pick
How Esezi Otomewo came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 282 lbs
- Hometown
- Indianapolis, IN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 178 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 21
- Career approximate value
- 246th among Minnesota picks
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Esezi Otomewo.
UCLA
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
Toledo
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Minnesota in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Esezi Otomewo in the 2022 NFL Draft
Esezi Otomewo is a Defensive tackle out of Minnesota selected No. 165 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft. 21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Esezi Otomewo drafted?
Esezi Otomewo was selected No. 165 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/esezi-otomewo.
What college did Esezi Otomewo play for?
Esezi Otomewo played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Esezi Otomewo's NFL career turn out?
21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/esezi-otomewo.