Xavier Omon
Encyclopedia
Xavier Omon is an American football
running back
for the Denver Broncos
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills
in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Northwest Missouri State.
Omon has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks
, New York Jets
, San Francisco 49ers
, and Cleveland Browns
.
and attended Beatrice High School in Beatrice, Nebraska
. Both his brothers died when Omon was a child: when Omon was 8, he lost a brother to a drunk driver, and at age 14 another brother committed suicide. However, he learned he had a half brother during the latter part of 2010, who is a defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers
, Ogemdi Nwagbuo
. During his sophomore year, he told a select group of friends that someday he would be an NFL running back.
In 2005, Omon's sophomore year, he rushed the ball 209 times for 1643 yards and 14 touchdowns, an average of 7.8 yards. Omon carried the Bearcats to the D2 national title game, which they lost 17–21. He ended the season 26th in the country in rushing yards per game (117.4), 41st in all-purpose yards (134.9) and 70th in scoring (6.9). Omon went five straight games with at least 100 yards, and rushed for an average of 168.6 per game. Omon injured his ankle against Truman State, which kept him out for two weeks. Upon his return, he totaled 3 rushes of over 60 yards, including a 70-yard run against Washburn. He accounted for three scores, 2 rushing, versus Pittsburg State at the Fall Classic 4 at Arrowhead Stadium. During the post season, Omon had a career-high 225 yards on 24 carries in the win against Angelo State. His awards include 2005 Daktronics All-Southwest Region Second Team (offense), 2005 second-team All-MIAA pick, and Don Hansen's Football Gazette Honorable Mention Team.The Bearcats have been to the NCAA D2 championship game every year since 2004. They won in 2009.
In 2009, he had 5 carries for 22 yards before being waived on November 11.
practice squad on November 17, 2009. After his contract expired at the end of the season, Omon was re-signed to a future contract on January 5, 2010. He was waived on April 6, 2010.
signed Omon to their practice squad following the departure of running back Chauncey Washington
. On October 9, the Jets released him from their practice squad.
After participating in the team's Summer 2011 training camp and preseason games, Omon was released by 49ers on September 3, 2011. The following day, he was signed to the 49ers practice squad.. He was released from the practice squad September 12, 2011.
' practice squad on September 14, 2011.
signed Omon to their practice squad on November 14, 2011.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Northwest Missouri State.
Omon has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
, New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
, and Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Early life
Omon was born in San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
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and attended Beatrice High School in Beatrice, Nebraska
Beatrice, Nebraska
Beatrice is a city in and the county seat of Gage County, Nebraska.Beatrice is located south of Lincoln on the Big Blue River. It is surrounded by agricultural country. The population was 12,459 at the 2010 census.-History:...
. Both his brothers died when Omon was a child: when Omon was 8, he lost a brother to a drunk driver, and at age 14 another brother committed suicide. However, he learned he had a half brother during the latter part of 2010, who is a defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Ogemdi Nwagbuo
Ogemdi Nwagbuo
Ogemdi Sharron Nwagbuo is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Michigan State...
. During his sophomore year, he told a select group of friends that someday he would be an NFL running back.
College career
In 2004, Omon's freshman year, he rushed the ball 249 times for 1575 yards and 19 touchdowns, with an average of 6.3 yards a carry. He went over the 100-yard mark 7 times, including at one point, for 6 straight games. Omon recorded two 200-yard games also, including 221 yards against Central Missouri State. Xavier rumbled for 160 yards on 22 carries against Pittsburg State at the annual Fall Classic at Arrowhead Stadium. His 91-yard touchdown run against Missouri Southern tied for the longest run from scrimmage in school history. He also was the first freshman in Northwest history to surpass the 1000 season rushing yards mark. Omon's 120 season points tied David Jansen in 1999 for the most points by a non-kicker in school history. His awards include Honorable Mention Gazette and D2Football.com All-American running back, Second-Team Daktronics All-Southwest Region pick at running back, and First-Team All-MIAA offensive selection at running back.In 2005, Omon's sophomore year, he rushed the ball 209 times for 1643 yards and 14 touchdowns, an average of 7.8 yards. Omon carried the Bearcats to the D2 national title game, which they lost 17–21. He ended the season 26th in the country in rushing yards per game (117.4), 41st in all-purpose yards (134.9) and 70th in scoring (6.9). Omon went five straight games with at least 100 yards, and rushed for an average of 168.6 per game. Omon injured his ankle against Truman State, which kept him out for two weeks. Upon his return, he totaled 3 rushes of over 60 yards, including a 70-yard run against Washburn. He accounted for three scores, 2 rushing, versus Pittsburg State at the Fall Classic 4 at Arrowhead Stadium. During the post season, Omon had a career-high 225 yards on 24 carries in the win against Angelo State. His awards include 2005 Daktronics All-Southwest Region Second Team (offense), 2005 second-team All-MIAA pick, and Don Hansen's Football Gazette Honorable Mention Team.The Bearcats have been to the NCAA D2 championship game every year since 2004. They won in 2009.
Buffalo Bills
Omon made the Buffalo Bills final 53 man roster for the 2008 season. As the team's 3rd string back, he saw very limited action during the regular season, only amassing 6 carries for 5 yards.In 2009, he had 5 carries for 22 yards before being waived on November 11.
Seattle Seahawks
Omon was signed to the Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
practice squad on November 17, 2009. After his contract expired at the end of the season, Omon was re-signed to a future contract on January 5, 2010. He was waived on April 6, 2010.
New York Jets
On September 29, 2010, the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
signed Omon to their practice squad following the departure of running back Chauncey Washington
Chauncey Washington
-Jacksonville Jaguars:Washington was selected in the 7th round pick 213 of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. On June 26, 2008 Washington signed a contract of four years worth $1.6 million.-Dallas Cowboys:...
. On October 9, the Jets released him from their practice squad.
San Francisco 49ers
Omon was added to the 49ers practice squad on December 1, 2010, and signed to a Reserve/Future Contract for the 2011 season on January 5, 2011.After participating in the team's Summer 2011 training camp and preseason games, Omon was released by 49ers on September 3, 2011. The following day, he was signed to the 49ers practice squad.. He was released from the practice squad September 12, 2011.
Cleveland Browns
Omon was signed to the Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
' practice squad on September 14, 2011.
Denver Broncos
The Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
signed Omon to their practice squad on November 14, 2011.