Seattle drafts Former Dematha star Oluwatimi

FILE – Michigan award winning center Olusegun Oluwatimi watches in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in Ann Arbor, …

FILE – Michigan award winning center Olusegun Oluwatimi watches in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Oluwatimi lost three friends and former teammates at Virginia and four days later, his father had surgery to remove a brain tumor. Oluwatimi endured the heartache and finished off a season that were better than his dreams. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

by: Alex Flum

Posted: Apr 29, 2023 / 02:40 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 29, 2023 / 02:41 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With the 154th overall pick in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Michigan center Olu Oluwatimi.

From DeMatha star to the best interior offensive lineman in college football, Oluwatimi has had quite the journey to the NFL. Last season, Oluwatimi starred for Michigan as an All-American, winning national awards as well for best center and best interior offensive lineman in college football.

Before his success as a Wolverine, Oluwatimi played three seasons at UVA. He was at Air Force his first year of college, but did not see the field. With his skills and accolades, Oluwatimi could have a long and prosperous NFL career ahead of him.