Chima Ihekwoaba (born November 3, 1988) is a former professional

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for the

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of the

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. He was drafted 14th overall by the Alouettes in the

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and signed with the team after spending time with the

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. He played college football for the

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Professional career

Detroit Lions

Ihekwoaba signed with the

on May 2, 2010, on the same day that he was drafted 14th overall by the Alouettes in the

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. He was released by the Lions at the end of the

's preseason on August 30, 2010.

Montreal Alouettes

On September 15, 2010, it was announced that Ihekwoaba had signed a contract with the

.https://www.cfl.ca/article/draft-pick-ihekwoaba-joins-alouettes Draft pick Ihekwoaba joins Alouettes

External links

Just Sports StatsMontreal Alouettes bio

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ihekwoaba, Chima 1988 births Living people Montreal Alouettes players Canadian football defensive linemen Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football players