1. Uchenna Nwosu played college football for the USC Trojans, and was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round with the 48th overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft.
13 Facts About Uchenna Nwosu
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Uchenna Nwosu was on the watchlist for the Butkus Award.
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Uchenna Nwosu played in his hometown of Carson at the temporary home of the Chargers at the StubHub Center.
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Uchenna Nwosu entered training camp slated as a backup outside linebacker.
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Uchenna Nwosu made his first career sack on Bills' quarterback Josh Allen for a three-yard loss in the first quarter.
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Uchenna Nwosu finished the 2019 season with 31 tackles, two sacks, and three passes defensed.
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In 2020, Uchenna Nwosu played in 13 games with four starts, recording 4.5 sacks, 33 tackles, and two passes defensed.
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Uchenna Nwosu was placed on injured reserve on December 26,2020.
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On March 17,2022, Uchenna Nwosu signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Uchenna Nwosu was awarded National Football Conference Defensive Player Of The Week for his performance.
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On July 24,2023, Uchenna Nwosu signed a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks.
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Uchenna Nwosu suffered a pectoral injury in Week 7 and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 26,2023.
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Uchenna Nwosu finished with 16 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles in six games.