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Chimdi Chekwa
Personal information
Born: (1988-10-07) October 7, 1988 (age 35)
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
Tackles:54
Interceptions:0
Pass deflections:4

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]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m) 		191 lb
(87 kg) 		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)

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]

Personal life

In 2016, Chekwa earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami Business School.[8]

References

  1. ^ NFL Draft Scout
  2. ^ FWAA NAMES 2010 ALL-AMERICA TEAM
  3. ^ CFN 2010 All-America Team
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ Poupart, Alain (September 3, 2016). "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com.
  6. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Add Chekwa And Young". MiamiDolphins.com. October 11, 2016.
  7. ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. November 7, 2016.
  8. ^ Habib, Hal (May 5, 2016). "Three Dolphins earn MBAs from University of Miami". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
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