Patrick Chukwurah
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Career Summary
Patrick Chukwurah was an NFL linebacker and edge defender who played for Minnesota, Denver, and Tampa Bay.
NFL.com records 78 games, 63 tackles, nine sacks, three passes defensed, and four forced fumbles across his NFL career.
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Early Life
Chukwurah was born in Nigeria.
The Broncos' 2004 media guide lists his birth date and Nigeria as his birthplace.
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High School
Chukwurah attended MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas.
Denver's 2004 media guide identifies MacArthur High School as his prep school.
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College Career
Chukwurah played college football at Wyoming.
The Broncos' 2004 media guide identifies Wyoming as his college.
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Path to the NFL
Minnesota selected Chukwurah in the fifth round, 157th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
The Broncos' 2004 media guide states that the Vikings originally drafted him with the 157th overall selection.
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NFL Career
Chukwurah appeared for the Vikings in 2001 and 2002, the Broncos from 2004 through 2006, and the Buccaneers in 2007.
His best sack season was 2006, when he made 4.5 sacks for Denver. NFL.com lists 16 games with Minnesota as a rookie, followed by 11 games in 2002, 42 games across three Denver seasons, and nine games for Tampa Bay.
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Career Accomplishments
Chukwurah's rookie season included notable forced-fumble production.
NFL.com's 2001 league leaders list credits him with three forced fumbles, and his career totals include four forced fumbles and nine sacks.
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Playing Style
Chukwurah contributed as a pass rusher and special-teams player.
NFL.com described him as a pass rusher and special-teamer when Seattle brought him in for a 2013 playoff run, while his NFL statistics show nine career sacks and four forced fumbles.
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Legacy
Chukwurah assembled a six-season NFL regular-season record as a rotational front-seven defender.
NFL.com credits him with 78 games and nine sacks, including 4.5 sacks in Denver's 2006 season.
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Post-Career
Chukwurah pursued a return to the NFL after his initial league tenure.
NFL.com reported in January 2013 that he had led the United Football League in sacks in two consecutive seasons before earning a Seahawks tryout and signing for the playoffs.
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