Former Wisconsin running back Dare Ogunbowale has carved out quite the seven-year NFL career.
The Milwaukee native joined the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017, and is now in his second year with his fourth NFL team.
Gone may be the days of his best rushing outputs. But the 29-year-old continues to find ways to positively impact team. First, it was him entering as the Texans’ emergency kicker two weeks ago and making a go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter.
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This time, he’s setting the tone on special teams and ensuring Houston’s 10-7 halftime lead.
Put Dare Ogunbowale everywhere on special teams.
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Ogunbowale finished the contest with two special teams tackles in limited action.
He isn’t seeing the field on offense as C.J. Stroud continues his MVP campaign. But special teams opportunities have turned into impact moments for the Wisconsin product.