The New York Giants signed cornerback Amani Oruwariye.
Originally a fifth-round pick (No. 146 overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Lions, Oruwariye spent his first four seasons in Detroit. The 27-year-old has played 53 games with 36 starts and has registered 173 tackles (143 solo), nine interceptions, 24 passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and four tackles for loss.
Oruwariye's best season came in 2021 when he started all 14 games he played in. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound corner recorded six interceptions that year, the third-most in the NFL, to go with his career-best 11 pass breakups.
After redshirting his freshman year, Oruwariye went on to play four seasons at Penn State. He finished his collegiate career with 106 tackles (72 solo), eight interceptions, 20 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown. He was named Second-Team All-Big Ten as a in 2017 after posting four interceptions and seven passes defensed. The following year, Oruwariye had three interceptions and 11 pass breakups on his way to being named First-Team All-Big Ten. He was also a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) is seen before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 24-6. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) stops Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) is seen before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 24-6. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (25) celebrates after defeating the Green Bay Packers 20-16 during a NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (Matthew Becker via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) reacts against the New York Jets during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye runs onto the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) celebrates a Dallas Cowboys turnover during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) watches against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) wears the flag of Nigeria on his helmet during an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye, right, celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye runs a drill at the Lions NFL football practice facility, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) gets set on defense against Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) defends during a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye, right, celebrates an interception with teammate safety Dean Marlowe during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) returns an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) makes an interception on a pass thrown to Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd (10) in the first half during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) defends during an NFL football game, Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye watches against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, left, is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions CB Amani Oruwariye (24) prior to warm ups during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 in Detroit, MI. (Zachary Silver via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) gets set on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions CB Amani Oruwariye (24) celebrates an interception during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 in Detroit, MI. (Zachary Silver via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) pursues a play on defense against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) celebrates after he makes an interception against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) celebrates an interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Baltimore won 19-17. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) plays against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against the Washington Football during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) jogs off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against the Washington Football during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) deflects a pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Jeff Badet (84) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against Chicago Bears during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against Chicago Bears during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye runs a drill at the Lions NFL football practice, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) in action against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye runs a drill at the Lions NFL football practice, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye plays against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
