Albert Okwuegbunam

Albert Okwuegbunam
No. 84 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-25) April 25, 1998 (age 26)
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Sacred Heart-Griffin
(Springfield, Illinois)
College:Missouri (2016–2019)
NFL draft:2020 / round: 4 / pick: 118
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024
Receptions:54
Receiving yards:546
Receiving touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Albert Chukwuemeka Okwuegbunam (/ˌoʊkwuˈeɪbunɑːm/ OH-kwoo-AY-boo-nahm;[1] born April 25, 1998) is an American professional football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri.

Early life

Okwuegbunam attended Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois.[2] He played wide receiver for the football team. He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.[3]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Missouri in 2016, Okwuegbunam played in all 13 games in 2017 and recorded 29 receptions for 415 yards and 11 touchdowns.[4][5] He returned as Missouri's starter in 2018.[6][7] Following the 2019 season, Okwuegbunam decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and declared for the 2020 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m) 		258 lb
(117 kg) 		34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.49 s 1.56 s 2.62 s
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Denver Broncos

Okwuegbunam was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, reuniting with his former Missouri teammate, Drew Lock.[11] He made his NFL debut in Week 6 of the 2020 season against the New England Patriots. He had two receptions for 45 yards in the 18–12 victory.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 10, 2020, with a torn ACL.[13]

On October 9, 2021, Okwuegbunam was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[14] He was activated on October 30.[15]

In 2022, Okwuegbunam played in 8 games for Denver, catching 10 passes for 95 yards and one touchdown.[16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 29, 2023, Okwuegbunam was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles along with a 2025 seventh round pick for the Eagles’ 2024 sixth round pick.[17]

On February 23, 2024, Okwuegbunam signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles.[18] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27.[19] He was released on November 5.[20]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 17, 2024, Okwuegbunam was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Albert Okwuegbunam: Path to the Pros 2020". Youtube. April 9, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  2. ^ Mahan, Ryan (August 22, 2015). "CS8 football preview: Albert Okwuegbunam stands tall for loaded SHG". The State Journal-Register. GateHouse Media. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  3. ^ Webster, Brian (September 19, 2015). "SHG receiver Albert Okwuegbunam makes verbal commitment to Missouri". The State Journal-Register. GateHouse Media. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  4. ^ Matter, Dave (August 2, 2018). "Matter's Mizzou camp countdown: What can Albert O. do for an encore?". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  5. ^ Matter, Dave (October 25, 2017). "'Albert O' soars into spotlight for Mizzou". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  6. ^ Lee, Eric (August 4, 2018). "NOTEBOOK: Okwuegbunam looks to build on freshman campaign | Mizzou Football". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  7. ^ Teague-Robinson, Cameron (August 25, 2018). "The big 'O' in Missouri's offense". Columbia Daily Tribune. GateHouse Media. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  8. ^ Terada, Souic (December 2, 2019). "Mizzou tight end Albert Okwuegbunam declares for NFL, leaves one year early". kansascity.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  9. ^ "Albert Okwuegbunam Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  10. ^ "2020 Draft Scout Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  11. ^ Murry, Thomas (April 25, 2020). "Denver Broncos draft Mizzou's Albert Okwuegbunam". ABC 17. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  12. ^ "Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 10, 2020). "Broncos awarded CB De'Vante Bausby off waivers". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  14. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 9, 2021). "Broncos activate CB Ronald Darby from injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 30, 2021). "Broncos activate WR Jerry Jeudy, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, ILB Jonas Griffith from IR to 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  16. ^ "Albert Okwuegbunam 2022 Stats". espn.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  17. ^ Alper, Josh (August 29, 2023). "Broncos trade Albert Okwuegbunam to Eagles instead of waiving him". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  18. ^ Boyle, Owen (February 23, 2024). "Eagles sign Albert Okwuegbunam to contract extension". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  19. ^ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  20. ^ Alper, Josh (November 5, 2024). "Eagles release Albert Okwuegbunam". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  21. ^ "Colts sign TE Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. to practice squad". Colts.com. December 17, 2024.