Five things to know about new Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo:
1. Ifeadi Odenigbo is entering his fourth season in the NFL. He was drafted in the seventh round (220nd overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent his rookie year on their practice squad. Odenigbo has spent time with three teams, including two different stints with the Vikings. He started 15 of the last 31 games in which he played for the Vikings.
2. In 32 career games (15 starts), Ifeadi has registered 10.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 28 quarterback hits, one safety, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown to go with his 59 tackles (34 solo).
3. Odenigbo's best season came in 2018 when he played in a reserve role for the Vikings in all 16 games. Odenigbo picked up seven sacks that year, along with 13 quarterback hits, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries, one in which he returned 56 yards for a touchdown. It was the fifth-longest fumble recovery score by a Vikings defensive lineman in team history.
4. He played college football at Northwestern from 2012 to 2016, where he finished his college career ranked second in school history with 23.5 sacks. He was named First-Team All-Big Ten by the conference's coaches in 2016 after he led the Big Ten with 10.0 sacks. He still holds the Northwestern single-game record for most sacks with his four against Iowa that season.
5. Born Ifeadikachakwu Anthony Odenigbo in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the first member of his family born in the United States after his parents came to the country from Nigeria. He attended Centerville High School in Ohio where he was a football star in addition to lettering in track and field all four years.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (center) is tackled for a safety by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) readies at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action while Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) defends in the first quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action against Chicago Bears offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. (72) in the third quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears defeated the Vikings 33-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) readies at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears defeated the Vikings 33-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears defeated the Vikings 33-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) defends during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) rushes around Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) makes a move on the field during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Vikings 26-14. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) readies at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) readies at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) runs during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the third quarter during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the first quarter during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo rushes in on defense in action against the Carolina Panthers during a week 12 NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 28-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo rushes in on defense in action against the Carolina Panthers during a week 12 NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 28-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) readies at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles tries to throw under pressure from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Foles was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) runs during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) jogs off the field during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 34-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) prays before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during an NFL regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Houston. The Vikings won, 31-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) late in the game, Monday November 16, 2020 in Chicago. Foles would be carted off the field. The Vikings beat the Bears 19-13. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action against Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) in the second quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the third quarter during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons defeated the Vikings 40-23. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the third quarter during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons defeated the Vikings 40-23. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) is seen during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) chases and recovers a Los Angeles Chargers fumble and runs it back for a 56 yard touchdown that gives the Vikings a 19-10 halftime lead during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Carson, Calif. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action in the third quarter during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons defeated the Vikings 40-23. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) rushes into the backfield during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tom DiPace via AP)
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, left, during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Odenigbo recovered the fumble. Odenigbo's progression from the practice squad accelerated last season with regular playing time and made an even bigger leap forward this spring when stalwart Everson Griffen did not re-sign with the team. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Carson, Calif. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo runs up field after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) rushes the edge during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings defeated the Saints in overtime, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. Odenigbo recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) on defense during the first half of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov.17, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 38-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. Odenigbo recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after a play during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Seahawks, 25-19. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, right, recovers a fumble before running it back for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) reacts against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) gets set at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Vikings, 16-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)
