Robert Chukwudumebi Nkemdiche is an American football defensive tackle.
37 Facts About Robert Nkemdiche
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Robert Nkemdiche attended the University of Mississippi for three years until declaring early for the 2016 NFL Draft where he was picked 29th overall by the Arizona Cardinals.
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Robert Nkemdiche played for the Cardinals for three years from 2016 to 2018, the Miami Dolphins in 2019, and the Seattle Seahawks in 2021.
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Robert Nkemdiche played as a defensive end and running back for the Grayson Rams high school football team.
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Robert Nkemdiche was the Gwinnett Daily Post Defensive Player of the Year.
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Robert Nkemdiche finished his career at Grayson with 41 career sacks.
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Robert Nkemdiche was named first-team All-American as a junior by MaxPreps, as well as second-team as a senior.
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Robert Nkemdiche was only the fourth player since 2002 to be the consensus No 1 prospect, along with Jadeveon Clowney, Vince Young, and Ernie Sims.
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Robert Nkemdiche went wire-to-wire as the No 1 overall player in the Rivals.
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In October 2012, ESPN The Magazine reported that Robert Nkemdiche was not firm on his non-binding verbal commitment, and was still considering other schools, including Ole Miss.
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Consequently, Robert Nkemdiche decommitted from Clemson in November 2012, re-considering a number of schools including Clemson, Ole Miss, Alabama, and Georgia.
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Also, on top of the family tie to Ole Miss, Robert Nkemdiche was said to have a close relationship with the head coach of the Ole Miss football team, Hugh Freeze.
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In November 2012, Denzel Nkemdiche told reporters that Robert personally told him that he was going to commit to Ole Miss.
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Robert Nkemdiche indeed committed to Ole Miss on National Signing Day to play college football under head coach Hugh Freeze.
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One of the most highly touted recruits in the program's history, Robert Nkemdiche arrived at Ole Miss with plenty of hype, being named SEC's Top Impact Freshman by Sporting News before the season.
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Robert Nkemdiche played in 11 games with 10 starts, and amassed 34 tackles, 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups, and three quarterback hurries on the 2013 season.
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Robert Nkemdiche made his college debut against conference opponent Vanderbilt, posting two tackles with a tackle-for-loss and a pass break-up.
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Robert Nkemdiche missed the Louisiana State and Idaho games with a strained hamstring.
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Robert Nkemdiche himself contributed 35 tackles with 4.0 tackles-for-loss, 2.0 sacks, and a pass breakup on the season.
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Robert Nkemdiche was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and was named All-SEC first team by Associated Press, as well as All-America second team by AP, Sporting News, USA Today, and CBS Sports.
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Robert Nkemdiche only played in five games and recorded one tackle during his rookie season.
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In Week 1 of the 2018 season, Robert Nkemdiche recorded his first career sack.
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Robert Nkemdiche was placed on injured reserve on December 11,2018.
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Robert Nkemdiche finished the season with 32 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.
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On July 28,2019, Robert Nkemdiche was waived by the Cardinals with a failed physical designation.
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Robert Nkemdiche was activated off PUP on October 28,2019 prior to Week 8.
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Robert Nkemdiche was waived by the Dolphins on November 5,2019.
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Robert Nkemdiche was suspended two weeks by the NFL on November 13,2019.
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Robert Nkemdiche was reinstated from suspension on November 26,2019.
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Robert Nkemdiche was released on August 31,2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Robert Nkemdiche was promoted to the active roster on September 28,2021.
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On July 26,2022, Robert Nkemdiche signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
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On January 11,2023, Robert Nkemdiche signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League.
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Robert Nkemdiche was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Nigerian immigrants Beverly and Sunday Robert Nkemdiche.
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On December 12,2015, Robert Nkemdiche fell from a fourth-floor window of the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.
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Robert Nkemdiche was conscious and in stable condition when officers reported to the scene, and was immediately transported to Grady Memorial Hospital.
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Police later found seven marijuana cigarettes in Robert Nkemdiche's room, leading him to be charged with drug possession.