Kenny Okoro
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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Born: | (1989-10-18) October 18, 1989 (age 34) | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | James B. Dudley (Greensboro, North Carolina) | ||||||
College: | Wake Forest | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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Chibuikem Kenneth Okoro (born October 18, 1989) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Wake Forest University and attended James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has been a member of the San Diego Chargers, San Jose SaberCats and Washington Redskins. His name Chibuikem means "God is my power" in Igbo[1]
Early life
Okoro's parents are both Nigerian immigrants. He played high school football for the James B. Dudley High School Panthers. He was the Greensboro News and Record All-Area Player of the Year as a senior and a member of the NCPreps.com 3A All-State team. Okoro was an honor roll student all four years of high school.[2]
College career
Okoro played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2009 to 2012. He was redshirted in 2008.[2] He started 37 games for the Demon Deacons, recording seven interceptions.[3]
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Okoro was signed by the San Diego Chargers on April 27, 2013 after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft.[4] He was waived-injured by the Chargers on July 30, 2013.[5]
San Jose SaberCats
Okoro spent the 2014 Arena Football League season with the San Jose SaberCats. He recorded 60 tackles and an interception in 11 games with the SaberCats.[6] He was placed on Other League Exempt on December 2, 2014.[7]
Washington Redskins
Okoro was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on November 26, 2014.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 6.[9] He made his NFL debut on December 7, 2014 against the St. Louis Rams.[10]
On May 4, 2015, he was waived by the Redskins.[11]
San Jose SaberCats
Okoro was activated from Other League Exempt on May 6, 2015.[7] The Sabercats won ArenaBowl XXVIII against the Jacksonville Sharks on August 29, 2015.[12] He became a free agent after the 2015 season.
References
- ^ "Chibuikem". Online Nigeria: Nigerian Names and Meanings. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ a b "Kenny Okoro". wakeforestsports.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ "San Diego Chargers Sign Chibuikem Okoro". wakeforestsports.com. April 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ "Kenny Okoro". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ "Report: Broncos want OL Ryan Lilja". ESPN. July 30, 2013. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ "Kenny Okoro". arenafootball.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ a b "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ^ Jones, Mike (November 26, 2014). "Redskins promote Chase Minnifield, place Tracy Porter on IR". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
- ^ Jones, Mike (December 6, 2014). "Redskins place Minnifield on IR, call up DB Okoro from practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ^ "Chibuikem Okoro". nfl.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ Keim, John (May 4, 2015). "Redskins cut 13 players, start adding UDFAs". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ^ Hacke, Ray (August 29, 2015). "San Jose SaberCats roll in ArenaBowl XXVIII for AFL title". mercurynews.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
External links
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons bio
- Just Sports Stats
- College stats
- NFL Draft Scout
- San Jose SaberCats bio
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