Chimdi Chekwa

NFL player

What is Chimdi Chekwa known for?

Born on October 7, 1988, in Marrero, Louisiana, Chimdi Chekwa is a former American football cornerback known for his remarkable career both in college and the NFL. He's a prominent alumnus from East Ridge High School in Clermont, Florida. After high school, Chekwa went on to play college football for Ohio State, where he distinguished himself and earned the honor of being named a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and College Football News in his senior year, 2010.

In the 2011 NFL Draft, Chekwa was picked in the fourth round as the 113th overall by the Oakland Raiders. He had a significant stint with the Raiders from 2011 to 2014, before joining the New England Patriots in 2015. However, he returned to the Oakland Raiders later the same year. In 2016, he signed with the Miami Dolphins, although his tenure with the team was brief.

Throughout his NFL career, Chekwa made noteworthy statistics with a total of 53 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 4 pass deflections. For further details about his career stats, you can visit his profile on NFL.com.

Besides his athletic accomplishments, Chekwa has demonstrated commitment to academic and personal growth. In 2016, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami Business School. This shows his versatility and dedication to personal development beyond athletics.