Emeke Egbule

Chukuemeke Egbule (born October 13, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston.

Emeke Egbule
Egbule at NASA event in 2020
No. 51 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-10-13) October 13, 1996
Galena Park, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:North Shore (TX)
College:Houston
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 6 / Pick: 200
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2021
Total tackles:13
Player stats at NFL.com

Early Years

Emeke Egbule attended North Shore Senior High School. He played both football and basketball for his school. He was named to the 2013 district 21-5A all-district first team as a tight end.

College career

Egbule played four years of college football at the University of Houston as a linebacker. He finished his four years with a total of 162 tackles.

Professional career

Egbule was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round (200th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[1]

On August 31, 2021, Egbule was waived by the Chargers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 11, 2022.[4]

References
  1. Peterson, Michael. "Why the Chargers selected Houston LB Emeke Egbule at #200". Bolts from the Blue. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. "Chargers Reduce Roster to 53". Chargers.com. August 31, 2021.
  3. "Chargers Announce Practice Squad and Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Chargers.com. September 1, 2021.
  4. "Los Angeles Chargers Re-Sign 11 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 11, 2022.


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