Nadame Tucker
Career Summary
Nadame Tucker is an edge defender who entered the NFL in 2026 after leading the nation in sacks at Western Michigan.
His path included junior college and three seasons at Houston before a record-setting final college season. He signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after the draft and later joined Cleveland's practice squad.
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Early Life
Tucker hails from Harlem in New York City.
He is the son of Nadege Ogarrow and attended Teaneck High School in New Jersey.
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High School
Tucker came to football late after initially focusing on basketball.
He did not begin playing football until his senior year at Teaneck High School, making his eventual rise to major college football an unconventional one.
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College Career
Tucker progressed from junior college to Houston before breaking out at Western Michigan.
At Hutchinson Community College he recorded 50 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. He then appeared in 13 games across three Houston seasons before transferring to Western Michigan, where he started all 13 games in 2025 and produced 55 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Tucker signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
He entered the league after participating in the NFL Scouting Combine and completing a nationally recognized senior season.
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NFL Career
Tucker joined the Cleveland Browns' practice squad during his rookie season.
After beginning the offseason with the Los Angeles Chargers, he signed with Cleveland's practice squad in September 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Tucker was the 2025 MAC Defensive Player of the Year and conference MVP.
He led the nation with 14.5 sacks, earned first-team All-MAC and Walter Camp third-team All-America honors, and was named Defensive MVP of the MAC Championship Game.
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Playing Style
Tucker is a relentless edge rusher whose persistence drives his pass-rush production.
His Western Michigan season included a tackle for loss in every game, four forced fumbles and 16 quarterback hurries in addition to his 14.5 sacks.
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32350, 00-0041385, 6/21/2000, Nadame Tucker, Nadame, Tucker
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