Drafted by Cleveland in 2017, Ogunjobi spent four seasons with the Browns, recording 14.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, and 37 quarterback hits over 60 games. After leaving Cleveland, he spent a season with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, followed by three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2024, Ogunjobi joined the Buffalo Bills, totaling 19 tackles, including four for loss, across 10 games in the 2025 season. He has been a free agent since March.
Ogunjobi was one of two defensive tackles to try out for San Francisco on Tuesday; the other was Daniel Ekuale, who also previously played for Cleveland. In addition to Ogunjobi and Ekuale, tight ends Lawrence Cager and Tanner Conner, as well as Jack Stoll, participated in the 49ers’ workouts.
In Cleveland, Ogunjobi was part of a defensive line that featured Myles Garrett as a cornerstone. Ogunjobi earned a regular starting role from 2018 onward, starting 46 consecutive games for the Browns before departing in free agency. His standout season came in 2021 with the Bengals, when he posted seven sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and 16 quarterback hits, helping the team reach the Super Bowl that year. His 2025 stint with the Bills was interrupted by a six-game suspension for a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy, delaying his debut until October of that year.
As Ogunjobi remains a free agent, a potential workout with the 49ers could present another avenue to contribute as a veteran presence on a defensive front that values versatility and interior disruption. While this report confirms the tryout took place, it does not guarantee a contract. Teams often evaluate multiple options during the offseason to address depth and rotational needs along the defensive line.
Summary
– Ogunjobi is a former Browns third-round pick (2017) who has also played for the Bengals, Steelers, and Bills.
– He recently tried out for the San Francisco 49ers, along with another former Browns lineman, Daniel Ekuale.
– Ogunjobi’s best statistical season was in 2021 with the Bengals (7 sacks, 12 TFL, 16 QB hits); he helped Cincinnati reach the Super Bowl.
– He has been a free agent since March and remains a potential addition for teams seeking depth on the interior defensive line.
