Oshane Ximines


Oshane Ximines is an American football outside linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Old Dominion.

Early years

Ximines attended Hertford County High School in Ahoskie, North Carolina. During his career, he had 145 tackles and 35 sacks. He committed to Old Dominion University to play college football. His family immigrated to the United States from Jamaica before he was born.

College career

Ximines played as a defensive end at Old Dominion from 2014 to 2018. During his career, he had 176 tackles, 32.5 sacks and one interception.

Professional career

Ximines was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He is the first ever player from Old Dominion to be taken in the NFL draft. The Giants previously acquired the selection as part of a trade that sent Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon to the Cleveland Browns.
In week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ximines recorded his first career sack on Jameis Winston in the 32–31 win.
In week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Ximines sacked Carson Wentz twice during the 23–17 overtime loss. In addition he switched positions from defensive end to outside linebacker.