Education
Osemele was born and raised in Houston, Texas where he attended Langham Creek High School.
Osemele was born and raised in Houston, Texas where he attended Langham Creek High School.
He played college football for Iowa State University. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft and was a rookie starter throughout the team"s Super Bowl XLVII Championship run that year. Of Nigerian descent, his name Kelechi means "Thank God" in Igbo.
Entering his senior season at Iowa State in 2011, Osemele had started 30 consecutive games.
He was a second team all Big 12 selection in 2009 and an honorable mention in 2010. Pre-draft
Baltimore Ravens
Osemele was selected in the second round (60th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
He started at right tackle in every Ravens game during his rookie season. He replaced the injured Jah Reid at left guard for the ballclub"s playoff run.
This, along with the insertion of Bryant McKinnie at left tackle and the move of Michael Oher to right tackle, solidified the offensive line.
Osemele started 14 games for the Ravens during his rookie year. On November 1, 2013, it was announced Osemele would have back surgery. After playing seven games, he would finish the rest of the 2013 season on injured reserve.
Osemele successfully recovered from back surgery and started all 16 games for the Ravens in 2014.
Oakland Raiders
Osemele signed with the Oakland Raiders on March 8, 2016 for 5 years worth $60 million.