Career
He played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Nebraska. Kansas City Chiefs
Octavien was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after not being selected in the 2008 NFL Draft.
He was waived before the start of the season on August 30.
Washington Redskins
On November 20, 2008, he was signed by the Washington Redskins to their practice squad. Dallas Cowboys
On November 30, 2008, the Dallas Cowboys signed Octavien from the Washington Redskins practice squad.
In 2009, he played in 14 games and tied for fourth on the team with 12 special teams tackles. He was released on September 4, 2010.
Cleveland Browns
On December 22, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Browns.
He wasn"t re-signed at the end of the season. Omaha Nighthawks (UFL)
In 2011, he was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He played linebacker and special teams.
Tampa Bay Storm (American Federation of Labor-Congress)
On April 3, 2012, the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League signed him as a free agent.
His value showed during the season on the field and in the locker room, as a veteran who became a leader for younger teammates. Montreal Alouettes (Canadian Football League)
On February 16, 2013, he was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League to a two-year contract.
San Jose SaberCats (American Federation of Labor-Congress)
Octavien was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in June 2013. On August 2, he was placed on the inactive reserve.
Los Angeles Kiss (American Federation of Labor-Congress)
On December 26, 2013, he was selected in the American Federation of Labor-Congress expansion draft by the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League.