

Jason Otah
Spent three seasons at East Texas A&M appearing in 13 games during that time…had two tackles in four games in 2024 and made one tackle in nine appearances in 2025…did not play as a true freshman, preserving a redshirt…off the field he was the Chair of Academic Affairs for ETAMU Student Government, a Fletcher & Wilhelmina Warren Scholarship winner for is work abroad in Belize, honors college inductee, a peer mentor leader, two-time member of the dean's list, member of the president's list and SLC Commissioner's Honor Roll recipient. Played football and competed in track & field at Episcopal HS…voted 2022 VYPE Breakout Player of the Year…finished first in Southwest Prep 4A, made the TAPPS playoffs and was a Preseason All-VYPE Private School Football team selection in 2022…as a track & field athlete he was a finalist in the shotput and discus and won a SPC 4A State Championship. Son of Ese and Kenneth Otah…has one brother, Kenny…mother is a surgeon and father is a cardiologist…brother is a musician and medical student…cousin, Anthony Egbo played defensive back for Abilene Christian…majoring in psychology…wants to become a counseling psychiatrist…is a jazz percussionist and enjoys photography and writing.
- TransferredAnnounced · Feb 5, 2026Jason Otah (DL) officially transferred from East Texas A&M University to Northwestern State University
- OfferJan 22, 2026Jason Otah (DL) received an offer from The University of Texas Permian Basin
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northwestern State University | 7 | 0 | -- | Med. | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | East Texas A&M University | 9 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | East Texas A&M University | 4 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 20 | 0 | -- | Med. | 10 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026










