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* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] ({{CFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
* [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ({{XFL Year|2023}}-present)|status=Active|statleague=XFL|statseason=2023|statweek=10|statlabel1=Games Played|statvalue1=8|statlabel2=Games Started|statvalue2=6|statlabel7=|statvalue7=|statlabel8=|statvalue8=|nfl=|pfr=|statvalue6=|statlabel6=|highlights=* Phil Steele All-OVC First Team (2018)
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ({{XFL Year|2023}}-present)|status=Active|statleague=XFL|statseason=2023|statweek=10|statlabel1=Games Played|statvalue1=8|statlabel2=Games Started|statvalue2=6|statlabel7=|statvalue7=|statlabel8=|statvalue8=|nfl=|pfr=|statvalue6=|statlabel6=|highlights=* Phil Steele All-OVC First Team (2018)
* All-Ohio Valley Conference First Team (2018)}}Chidi Okeke (born December 26, 1996) is a Nigerian professional [[American football]] [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] for the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]]. Okeke played football at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] before transferring to [[Tennessee State University|Tennessee State]]. Okeke has also played for the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL), and the [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL).
* All-Ohio Valley Conference First Team (2018)}}Chidi Okeke (born December 26, 1996) is a Nigerian professional [[American football]] [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] for the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]]. Okeke played football at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] before transferring to [[Tennessee State University|Tennessee State]]. Okeke has also played for the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), and the [[Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)|Pittsburgh Maulers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL).


== High School career ==
== High School career ==
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=== Miami Dolphins ===
=== Miami Dolphins ===
On September 10, 2019, The [[Miami Dolphins]] signed Okeke to their Practice Squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=2019-09-10 |title=NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/10 |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-tuesday-9-10/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> He signed a Future contract after the season, but was released on March 18, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=2020-03-18 |title=Dolphins Release Six Including LB Mike Hull |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/dolphins-release-lb-mike-hull/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref>
On September 10, 2019, The [[Miami Dolphins]] signed Okeke to their Practice Squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=2019-09-10 |title=NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/10 |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-tuesday-9-10/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> He signed a Future contract after the season, but was released on March 18, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=2020-03-18 |title=Dolphins Release Six Including LB Mike Hull |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/dolphins-release-lb-mike-hull/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Saskatchewan Roughriders ===
The [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] signed Okeke on February 17, 2021, but he did not play for them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=3Down |date=2021-02-17 |title=Riders sign former NFL offensive lineman Chidi Okeke |url=https://3downnation.com/2021/02/17/riders-sign-former-nfl-offensive-lineman-chidi-okeke/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=3DownNation |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Tampa Bay Buccaneers ===
=== Tampa Bay Buccaneers ===

Revision as of 06:58, 8 June 2023

Chidi Okeke
No. 77 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position:Offensive Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-26) December 26, 1996 (age 27)
Anambra, Nigeria
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Ludowici, GA)
College:LSU (2015-2016)
Tennessee State (2017-2018)
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Phil Steele All-OVC First Team (2018)
  • All-Ohio Valley Conference First Team (2018)
Career XFL statistics as of Week 10, 2023
Games Played:8
Games Started:6

Chidi Okeke (born December 26, 1996) is a Nigerian professional American football offensive tackle for the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. Okeke played football at LSU before transferring to Tennessee State. Okeke has also played for the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), and the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL).

High School career

Okeke played for Faith Baptist Christian Academy where he was a 5-star recruit. He was ranked as the 2nd best OT in the nation and the 22nd best player. Okeke also played in the U.S Army All-American Bowl. He would eventually commit to play for the LSU Tigers after receiving offers from Ole Miss, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, and more.[1]

College career

LSU

In 2015, Okeke redshirted his freshman year and did not play. In 2016, Okeke played in 11 games for LSU in his sophomore season.[2]

Tennessee State

Okeke transferred to Tennessee State in 2017, where he played 11 games, starting in 10 games.

In 2018, Okeke was one of six Tigers to start all 9 games where he mostly played Left Tackle.[2]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

After going Undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, Okeke signed with the Washington Redskins on April 27, 2019.[3] He was released on May 23, 2019.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 29, 2019, The Kansas City Chiefs signed Okeke.[5] He was released on August 31, 2019.[6]

Miami Dolphins

On September 10, 2019, The Miami Dolphins signed Okeke to their Practice Squad.[7] He signed a Future contract after the season, but was released on March 18, 2020.[8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On July 29, 2021, Okeke signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[9] He was released with an Injury designation on August 24, 2022 and reverted to Injured Reserve the next day.[10] He was released on August 30, 2021.[11]

Pittsburgh Maulers

On February 22, 2022, the Pittsburgh Maulers selected Okeke in the 5th Round.[12] He started and played in all 10 games for the Maulers. His contract expired at the end of the season.

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 1, 2023, the San Antonio Brahmas selected Okeke with the 2nd Overall Pick in the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft.[13] Okeke started and played 6 games for the Brahmas in 2023.

Personal Life

Okeke is the son of Chubueze Lawrence Okeke and Caroline Chiemenam Okeke. He moved from Nigeria to the United States in August of 2013. In Nigeria, Okeke played Soccer his entire life and never played Football until he moved. [14] Okeke has 8 siblings, and was the only member of his family to move to the United States from Nigeria. Okeke's mother passed away in April of 2022 during the 2022 USFL season. Okeke's father also passed away in 2004.

References

  1. ^ "Chidi Okeke, Faith Baptist Christian Academy , Offensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  2. ^ a b "Chidi Okeke - 2018 - Football". Tennessee State University. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  3. ^ "Washington Redskins sign TSU lineman Chidi Okeke to free agent deal". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  4. ^ "Redskins Sign OT Adam Bisnowaty, Waive Chidi Okeke". www.commanders.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  5. ^ Bouda, Nate (2019-05-29). "Chiefs Sign OT Chidi Okeke". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  6. ^ "Chiefs roster cuts 2019: Here's who has been released". Chiefs Wire. 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  7. ^ Bouda, Nate (2019-09-10). "NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/10". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  8. ^ Ulrich, Logan (2020-03-18). "Dolphins Release Six Including LB Mike Hull". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  9. ^ Goodall, Zach (2021-07-29). "Buccaneers Sign OT Chidi Okeke". Tampa Bay Buccaneers | BucsGameday | Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  10. ^ Bouda, Nate (2021-08-25). "NFL Transactions: Wednesday 8/25". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  11. ^ "Chidi Okeke Archives". NFLTradeRumors.co. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  12. ^ "USFL Draft 2022: Every pick of every round for every team". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  13. ^ Editor, XFLBoard (2023-01-01). "San Antonio Brahmas selections in the XFL Supplemental Draft". XFL News and Discussion. Retrieved 2023-06-08. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ "Chidi Okeke". LSU. 2019-07-08. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
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