Uchenna Nwosu
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Uchenna Nwosu

Linebacker, Seattle Seahawks · #7.

Player facts

Team
Seattle Seahawks
Position
Linebacker
Number
7
Born
Dec 28, 1996 (age 29)
Birthplace
Carson, CA, USA
Height
6' 2"
Weight
265 lbs
College
USC
Experience
9 seasons
Status
Active

Stats

2026 Defense

TOTSOLOASTSACKFFFRYDSINTYDSAVGTDLNGPDSTFSTFYDSKB
Regular Season15961100000.0003330
Last 5 Games10551100000.0002100
Career27717210535.5934122.0011938.5640

Recent games

TacklesFumblesInterceptions
DateOpponentResultTOTSOLOASTSACKFFFRINTYDSAVGTDLNGPDKB
@ DENL 17-14 OT000000000.00010
vs SFL 32-29431000000.00000
vs LACW 30-23321110000.00000
@ WSHL 33-31202000000.00010
@ ARIW 31-7101000000.00000

Last 5 games. Click a game for its box score.

About

Anon Uchenna Nwosu Jr. (born December 28, 1996) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. At USC, he was named a co-MVP of the team after his senior season.

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Background

College career

Nwosu attended USC and played college football under head coaches Steve Sarkisian and Clay Helton. After playing in 12 games during his freshman season, Nwosu was not able to participate in the 2014 Holiday Bowl due to unspecified team rules violations. It was later reported that Nwosu did not enroll for the following spring semester. Despite speculation that he might leave the team, Nwosu was able to take summer classes and rejoin the team in the 2015 season. After his senior season, Nwosu was named a co-MVP alongside quarterback Sam Darnold. He was also on the watchlist for the Butkus Award. Overall, Nwosu played in 44 games in four seasons at USC, recording 169 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, 19 pass deflections, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. Following his senior season, he participated in the 2018 Senior Bowl.

Personal life

Born in the U.S., Nwosu's name is of Nigerian descent. His full name is Anon Uchenna Nwosu, Jr., which was passed down from his grandfather. The meaning of Uchenna in the Igbo language is God's will.

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