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Pages in category "Nigerian players of American football" The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
[1] [2] [3] Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. His six-season NFL career produced an NFL rushing champion title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors in 1989, second-team All-Pro honors in 1991, two Pro Bowl appearances in 1989 and 1991, and three playoff appearances. [4]
David Ojabo (born 17 May 2000) is a Nigerian professional American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American college football player for the Michigan Wolverines, and was selected by the Ravens in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Former Chiefs great Christian Okoye, the first Nigerian position player in NFL history, is reveling in the arrival in Kansas City of countryman Kehinde Oginni ... and believes he will be part of a ...
Kenneth Ikechukwu Odumegwu Jr. (born 29 November 2000) [1] [2] is a Nigerian professional American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Lagos, he attended the National Open University of Nigeria and played soccer and basketball before trying out American football in 2022.
Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi (born 15 October 2000) is a Nigerian professional football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway (IPP) program and has been a member of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and the United Football League (UFL)'s San Antonio Brahmas.
Asomugha was selected onto ESPN John Clayton's 2010 All-Pro Team [42] as well as Peter King's Sports Illustrated 2010 All-Pro team. [43] Asomugha was also selected to the prestigious Associated Press 2010 All-Pro Team, his fourth selection as an All-Pro. He was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [44]
Okoye was born on 20 October 2001, in Agbogugu, Nigeria. [1] He grew up playing basketball, and played in a high-level league before being noticed by Ejike Ugboaja, who suggested he enter the UpRise American football camp, hosted by Osi Umenyiora to identify talent from African countries.