Chimdi Chekwa
| Personal information | |||||||||
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| Born: | October 7, 1988 Marrero, Louisiana | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Clermont (FL) East Ridge | ||||||||
| College: | Ohio State | ||||||||
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2011 / round: 4 / pick: 113 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014 | |||||||||
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Chimdi Chekwa (born October 7, 1988) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State. He was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round in the 2011 NFL Draft.[1]
College career
As a senior in 2010, Chekwa was named a first team All-American by the FWAA and College Football News.[2][3]
| Height | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
8+3⁄8 in (0.21 m) |
4.38 s | 1.47 s | 2.47 s | 34+1⁄2 in (0.88 m) |
10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) |
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
Chekwa was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round, 113th overall, in the 2011 NFL Draft.
New England Patriots
He was signed by the New England Patriots on March 12, 2015. He was released by the team on May 18, 2015.[4]
Oakland Raiders (second stint)
Chekwa re-signed with the Raiders on May 19, 2015.
Miami Dolphins
Chekwa signed with the Dolphins. On September 3, 2016, he was released as part of final roster cuts.[5] He was re-signed by the Dolphins on October 11, 2016.[6] He was released by the Dolphins on November 7, 2016.[7]
References
- ^ NFL Draft Scout
- ^ FWAA NAMES 2010 ALL-AMERICA TEAM
- ^ CFN 2010 All-America Team
- ^ [1]
- ^ Poupari, Alain. "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com.
- ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Add Chekwa And Young". MiamiDolphins.com. October 11, 2016.
- ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. November 7, 2016.
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- People from Clermont, Florida
- Players of American football from Florida
- American people of Nigerian descent
- American football cornerbacks
- Ohio State Buckeyes football players
- Oakland Raiders players
- New England Patriots players
- Miami Dolphins players
- American football defensive back, 1980s birth stubs