Osayi Osunde

Osayi Osunde

Class of 2005
Football, Basketball, Track & Field


Osayi Osunde, Class of 2005, was a three sport athlete, playing football, basketball, and track & field. Osayi led the football team in rushing, scoring and QB pressures, 2nd on the team in tackles for loss and sacks, 3rd in tackles. He was named 1st team Central Susquehanna Conference Defensive End, 2nd team Central Susquehanna Conference Full Back, and 1st Team Press Enterprise All-Star. Osayi was a Super 16 Dream Team member, East/West participant, and Big 33 participant. In 2004, he was an All State defensive specialist. In track & field, Osayi was a multiple time District IV Champion and medal winner in the javelin, shot put, and discus. He was also a two time State Javelin winner and state javelin record holder as well as a five time State Medal Winner. Osayi was USA Today's All American in 2005 and Nike Outdoor All American. In 2005, he was the Press Enterprise Male Athlete of the Year. After graduating from Central Columbia High School, Osayi attended Villanova and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Sciences and a Master's Degree in Human Resource Development. He was a member and captain of the football team and helped lead the Wildcats to their first NCAA Division I-AA Football National Championship in 2009. He received many honors throughout his football career at Villanova some including; three-time All-CAA Football selection, two-time Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Star Performer of the Year, second team All-CAA Football selection at linebacker, and CAA Football Student-Athlete of the Year. Currently, Osayi is a sales manager at Muscle Gauge Nutrition.