C.J. Okoye remembers his first football lesson as a then-offensive lineman at a camp in Africa.

"Don't let this guy get to this guy. This guy is the most important guy in the league. He's the quarterback," Okoye remembers being told just three years ago.

Okoye hails from Agbogugu, Nigeria, and came to America in 2023 as part of the NFL's International Pathway Program. After two seasons on the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad, he is now a hulking 6-foot-6, 370-pound defensive tackle for the Ravens.

Even amongst very large human beings, Okoye stands out. He's massive. But now, Okoye is standing out for more reasons.

After the Ravens put a couple of defensive linemen on injured reserve, they activated Okoye from the practice squad to play in a couple of games. He played so well that l

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