21 Facts About Efe Obada

Efe Obada was born on 13 April 1992 and is a British Nigerian professional American football defensive end.

Efe Obada was born on 13 April 1992, in Lagos, the economic and entertainment capital of Nigeria.

Efe Obada eventually began work as a security guard at Grace Foods in Welwyn Garden City.

Efe Obada was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on 9 March 2016.

On 25 May 2017, Efe Obada was signed by the Carolina Panthers through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program.

Efe Obada was waived by the Panthers on 1 September 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.

In Week 3, against the Cincinnati Bengals, Efe Obada played his first regular season game, where he had one sack and one interception.

Efe Obada was later awarded the game ball, and was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Efe Obada finished the season with eight combined tackles and two sacks.

On 23 January 2019, Efe Obada signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.

On 13 October 2019, Efe Obada was made an honorary captain for the Panthers' NFL London Game vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of a very emotional day for him.

On 6 January 2020, Efe Obada signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.

Efe Obada was waived on 6 September 2020, but re-signed with the team the next day.

On 19 April 2021, Efe Obada signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Efe Obada recorded 3.5 sacks with 12 tackles in 10 games.

Efe Obada signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders on 23 March 2022.

Efe Obada re-signed with the team on another one-year contract on 20 March 2023.

Efe Obada was reactivated to the active roster on 14 October 2023.

On 14 March 2024, Efe Obada re-signed with the Commanders on another one-year contract.

Efe Obada placed on physically unable to perform before the season opener and was activated on 12 October 2024.

Efe Obada was released on 5 November 2024, and re-signed with their practice squad the following day.