Otega Oweh Brothers, Odafe Oweh Is NFL Player, And Irekefe Kaylen Plays College Football

Oweh family has three national level athlete; Otega, Odafe Oweh, and Irekefe Kaylen Oweh.

September 24, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 23, 2026

American college basketball player Otega Oweh has two older brothers, Odafe and Irekefe Kaylen Oweh. Odafe plays for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.

Otega Oweh was born on June 21, 2003, in Union, New Jersey, as the youngest child of his parents, Tania and Henry Oweh.

His parents are from Nigeria, and they immigrated to the US for better educational opportunities and a better life for Otega and his three older siblings.

Otega grew up playing baseball, football, and basketball in the street and backyard of the house with his two older brothers, Odafe and Kaylen Oweh.

Being the youngest of the family, Otega had to prove that he could hang out with the older guys and compete, showing that he was not just a little brother trying to be included. With KyKernel, Odafe ,

He would just watch what I would do, or what Kaylen would do and just try to emulate everything to be better.

Odafe Oweh

With the passion for the game and motivation from his older brothers, now plays college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Otega Oweh’s Older Brother, Odafe Oweh, Plays Linebacker For The Baltimore Ravens In The NFL

Odafe Jayson Oweh, who played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2018 to 2026, is the older brother of Otega Oweh.

In the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, Odafe was selected by the Baltimore Ravens. Now, he plays as a Linebacker for the Ravens.

Odafe, the older brother, has always been the source of inspiration and a role model for Otega. He often that it is really inspiring.

I know what hard work gets you and I got to see him all those years [growing up]. So just knowing that I have someone around me that’s where I want to go, it inspires me

Otega Oweh

Did you know Otega Oweh is the younger brother of Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh? 🏈

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Furthermore, Odafe Oweh played football as a kid but later switched to basketball. However, as soon as his football measurables were released, he pursued a career in the sport.

While Odafe went into football, Otega fell in love with basketball and followed in his brother’s footsteps, embracing dedication and motivation. Otega ,

“He just really pushed me. He’s 5 years older than me so he’s at where I was trying to get to so just at each level I was going to he just made sure I worked hard and just challenged me

Otega Oweh

Otega Oweh’s Brother, Irekefe Kaylen Oweh, Is A College Football Player

Irekefe Kaylen, the older brother of Otega Oweh, is also an incredible athlete. He played basketball in his high school, Rutgers Preparatory School.

He was the team captain as a senior and was a First Team All-Conference selection. Similarly, he attended Division II St. Thomas Auians College in 2026-21.

Great visit 👍🏾

— Irekefe Kaylen Oweh (@kayoweh)

Furthermore, he appeared in two games as a reserve for the Nittany Lions and then attended Penn State University from 2026 to 2026. He played his for Monmouth University.

Irekefe Kaylen Oweh has been unwavering in his support for his two brothers, Odafe Oweh and Otega Oweh.

Additional Information

  • Otega Oweh has an older sister, Natasha Oweh.
  • In April 2026, Otega Oweh withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft process and returned to the University of Kentucky for the 2026-26 season.
  • All of Otega and his siblings have Nigerian names, including his older brother, Odafe, whose name means “Wealthy individual.“
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