Ranking the Top Names of 2016 OSU Football Players

There are plenty of names on the current OSU roster that are immediately recognizable with the average Cowboy fan. Mason Rudolph. Ashton Lampkin. The list goes on and on. But what about those names that aren’t as well-known, or that need the attention they deserve?

Looking at the more unique names on the OSU roster is a great opportunity to not only admire them but to also learn about the players behind the names, which are, in some cases, players who the average fan might not have heard of. Let’s take a look at the five coolest names currently on the OSU roster.

No. 5: Sam Walkingstick, No. 63, LS

Sam Walkingstick is a walk-on from Sallisaw, OK. The former all-district team captain is one of three long snappers for the Cowboys. If you think that Walkingstick isn’t a cool last name, and that he shouldn’t be on this list, you’re wrong. Not only is his last name a badass bug who uses a camouflaged body to blend in with its surroundings, but it is also something that helps people walk who might not be able to otherwise.  A camouflage bug and a device made for helping others. How could you argue with this?

No. 4: Keondre Wudtee, No. 11, QB

The name Keondre Wudtee just sounds like the name of a future superstar, does it not? Wudtee comes to OSU all the way from Parkway High School in Bossier City, LA. Coming from a military family, Wudtee has had the unique opportunity to live in both Japan and Germany, along with Louisiana.

Interestingly enough, Wudtee’s predecessor in high school was Brandon Harris, current starting quarterback for LSU. Don’t be surprised if Keondre Wudtee becomes a national name a couple years after Mason Rudolph’s departure.

No. 3: Lemaefe Galea’i, No. 66, OL

Lemaefe Galea’i, pronounced lem-Ah-eh-feh naw-Lay-eye, is a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman from Euless, TX. Along with having one of the coolest names on the roster, Galea’i is one of the biggest current OSU players at 6-4, 325 lbs.

Galea’i’s mother is Tania Galeai and his father is also named Lemaefe. The mammoth OT got some time last season as a freshman on special teams and might squeeze into the lineman rotation in the near future.

No. 2: Lenzy Pipkins, No. 4, CB

Lenzy Pipkins might be one of the coolest names I’ve ever heard. Ever. It sounds even better in a British accent. Yeah, don’t act like you didn’t just say that to yourself in your head. Lenzy Pipkins comes to the Cowboys as a graduate transfer from UL Monroe.

The Mansfield, Texas native was a two-year starting cornerback for the Warhawks an coincidentally played in his first career game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Pipkins could see time in the secondary, and follows a long line of graduate transfers who have found success at OSU.

No. 1: Amen Ogbongbemiga No. 11 LB

Amen Ogbongbemiga. What else is there to say? The son of Ngozi and Ayo Ogbongbemiga, Amen made a name for himself up north playing Canadian football in Calgary, AB.

As a senior, Ogbongbemiga was named first team all-district and his team’s MVP. He already has a strong connection to OSU, as his second cousin, Emmanuel Ogbah, made a name for himself at OSU and was a second round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. I say bravo to whoever will have to stitch this name on his jerseys.

Honorable Mentions:

Barry J. Sanders, No. 26, RB

Deionte Noel, No. 68, OL

Winston Westbrooks No. 27 S

Obi Obialo, No. 88, WR

Brian Ciszewski, No. 47, LB

Vili Leveni No. 95 DT

Motekiai Maile No. 90 DT

Who is your favorite name on the OSU roster? Be sure to leave your opinions in the comments below!