Raiders Sign Special Teams Standout Segun Olubi

The 26-year-old linebacker joins Las Vegas after stints with the 49ers and Colts.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:07pm

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football player in the midst of a special teams tackle, with sharp, angular shapes and planes of color representing the dynamic motion and intensity of the play.A new special teams ace aims to bolster the Raiders' struggling coverage units.San Diego Today

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed linebacker Segun Olubi as a free agent. Olubi, 26, has primarily played on special teams during his NFL career, which has included stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. He has never appeared in a game with the 49ers but has played in 51 career games, mostly as an impact player on special teams.

Why it matters

The Raiders have struggled on special teams in recent seasons and are hoping Olubi can provide a boost in that area. As a strong special teams contributor, Olubi should help improve the Raiders' coverage and return units.

The details

Olubi is 6-foot-0, 230 pounds and played college football at San Diego State. He has never appeared in a game with the 49ers but has played in 51 career games, primarily on special teams. Last season, he blocked a punt by the Raiders' A.J. Cole.

  • Olubi recently signed with the Raiders as a free agent.

The players

Segun Olubi

A 26-year-old linebacker who has played primarily on special teams for the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts.

A.J. Cole

The Raiders' punter, against whom Olubi blocked a punt last season.

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What they’re saying

“Olubi should be an impact player for Las Vegas on special teams. The Raiders badly need help in special teams and Olubi should help.”

— Bill Williamson, Author

What’s next

Olubi will look to make an immediate impact on the Raiders' special teams units during the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Raiders' signing of Segun Olubi is a low-key but potentially impactful move, as the team looks to improve its special teams play after struggling in that area in recent seasons.