Chukie Nwokorie

Chijioke "Chukie" Obinna Nwokorie (born July 10, 1975 in Tuskegee, Alabama) is a former American football offensive lineman and defensive lineman.

Early years

Chukie Nwokorie was adopted by the Nwokories who moved him to Nigeria for nine years as a child. He played high school football at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana where he received honorable mention and All State Selection in 1994. He notched 88 career tackles with 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

College career

He played college football at Purdue University where he was a four year letter winner and a one year starter.

NFL career

Nwokorie entered the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts (1999-2002) signing as a free agent. He also played for the Green Bay Packers (2003-2004).

AFL career

Nwokorie played two seasons in the Arena Football League with the Las Vegas Gladiators (2006) and the Grand Rapids Rampage (2007).

Personal

He served as an intern in the enforcement department of the NCAA in 2001. He currently lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife, Jamila. He also had a stint in 2004-2005 as an intern at a local radio station in Indianapolis, WNOU with the Morning Mess. He is currently the vice president of Fronton Operations.

On August 27, 2008, Nwokorie was arrested by Indianapolis police and charged with two felonies, criminal deviate conduct and sexual battery.

References

External links

• Rampage's depth chart
• AFL stats from arenafan.com
• Texas jai-alai