Emeke Egbule

Chukuemeke Egbule (born October 13, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a member of the Edmonton Elks. He played college football at Houston.

Emeke Egbule
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Egbule at NASA event in 2020
No. 49 – Edmonton Elks
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-10-13) October 13, 1996
Galena Park, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:North Shore (Houston, Texas)
College:Houston (2015–2018)
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 6 / Pick: 200
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:13
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Emeke Egbule attended North Shore Senior High School. He played both football and basketball for his school. He was named to the 2013 district 21-5A all-district first-team as a tight end.

College career

Egbule played four years of college football at the University of Houston as a linebacker. He finished his four years with a total of 162 tackles.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Egbule was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round (200th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[1]

On August 31, 2021, Egbule was waived by the Chargers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 11, 2022.[4]

On August 30, 2022, Egbule was waived by the Chargers.[5]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On November 16, 2022, Egbule was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2023 XFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 7, 2022, Egbule was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.[7] He was released on May 22, 2023.[8]

References
  1. Peterson, Michael. "Why the Chargers selected Houston LB Emeke Egbule at #200". Bolts from the Blue. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. "Chargers Reduce Roster to 53". Chargers.com. August 31, 2021.
  3. "Chargers Announce Practice Squad and Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Chargers.com. September 1, 2021.
  4. "Los Angeles Chargers Re-Sign 11 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 11, 2022.
  5. "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2022.
  6. Varley, Teresa (December 7, 2022). "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com.
  7. "Steelers sign 10 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 10, 2023.
  8. "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. May 22, 2023.
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