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2023 Art Rooney Award: Jaguars Foye Oluokun Nominated

Nov 22, 2023 at 10:38 AM

John Oehser

Jaguars Senior Writer

Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun has been nominated for the 2023 Art Rooney Award.

JACKSONVILLE – Foyesade Oluokun has been nominated for the 2023 Art Rooney Award.

Oluokun was one of 32 nominees – one per team – announced by the NFL Wednesday morning. The award recognizes players who demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship – including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.

Oluokun, the NFL's leading tackler the past two seasons, signed with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent free agent in the 2022 offseason. He has been a team captain both seasons with the Jaguars.

Foyesade Oluokun

#23 LB

Height: 6-2
Weight: 230 lbs
College: Yale

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