Mark Nzeocha is a German former professional American football linebacker.
23 Facts About Mark Nzeocha
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Mark Nzeocha played college football at the University of Wyoming.
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Mark Nzeocha began playing flag football as a 13-year old for the Franken Knights youth team, before moving up to the junior football team at 16.
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Mark Nzeocha was a safety for the German National Team that won the 2008 European Junior Championships and that finished fifth in the 2009 IFAF Junior World Cup in Canton, Ohio.
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Mark Nzeocha received recognition by being named to the All-tournament team.
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Mark Nzeocha was leading the team in multiple defensive categories, before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in the seventh game against San Jose State University, finishing with 59 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and five passes defensed.
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Mark Nzeocha was named to the Academic All-Conference team in three-straight seasons.
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Mark Nzeocha only played in two games and was declared inactive for five.
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In 2016, Mark Nzeocha was used at middle linebacker during the preseason, posting an interception against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Mark Nzeocha suffered a strained Achilles tendon in the second game against the Miami Dolphins, which not only forced him to miss the rest of the preseason but the first 4 games of the regular season.
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Mark Nzeocha played in five games mainly on special teams and was declared inactive in seven contests.
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In 2017, Mark Nzeocha was the backup of middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens during organized team activities.
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On September 25,2017, Mark Nzeocha was signed by the San Francisco 49ers off the Cowboys' practice squad.
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Mark Nzeocha appeared in 10 games with no starts and had 4 special teams tackles.
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On January 26,2018, Mark Nzeocha signed a one-year extension with the 49ers.
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Mark Nzeocha appeared in 16 games with 3 starts, while making 17 defensive tackles, one sack, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and 7 special teams tackles.
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On March 15,2019, Mark Nzeocha signed a three-year contract extension with the 49ers.
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Mark Nzeocha appeared in 16 games with no starts, registering 2 defensive tackles, one interception, one pass defensed and 7 special teams tackles.
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On September 30,2020, Mark Nzeocha was placed on the short-term injured reserve with a strained quadriceps.
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On December 19,2020, Mark Nzeocha was activated off of injured reserve.
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Mark Nzeocha appeared in 5 games with no starts and made 2 special teams tackles.
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On December 29,2021, Mark Nzeocha was signed to the 49ers practice squad.
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Mark Nzeocha is a licensed real estate agent in Prosper, Texas.