Chimdi Chekwa (born October 7, 1988) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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. He was selected by the

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in the fourth round of the

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College career

As a senior in 2010, Chekwa was named a first-team

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by the FWAA and ''

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''.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders (first stint)

Chekwa was selected by the

in the fourth round, 113th overall, in the

New England Patriots

He was signed by the

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on March 12, 2015. He was released by the team on May 18, 2015.

Oakland Raiders (second stint)

Chekwa re-signed with the Raiders on May 19, 2015.

Miami Dolphins

Chekwa signed with the Dolphins. On September 3, 2016, he was released as part of final roster cuts. He was re-signed by the Dolphins on October 11, 2016. He was released by the Dolphins on November 7, 2016.

Personal life

In 2016, Chekwa earned a

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degree from the

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References

External links

Ohio State Buckeyes bio
1988 births Living people Sportspeople from Clermont, Florida Players of American football from Lake County, Florida American players of American football of Nigerian descent American football cornerbacks Ohio State Buckeyes football players Oakland Raiders players New England Patriots players Miami Dolphins players Players of American football from Marrero, Louisiana University of Miami Business School alumni 21st-century American sportsmen {{defensiveback-1980s-stub