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Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by samdigo(m): 2:34am On Mar 20, 2015
Jeremiah Ojimaojo Attaochu (born January 17, 1993) is a Nigerian-born American football outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chargers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

Attaochu attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C.. He had 118 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior, while recording four touchdowns by blocking kicks or returning fumbles. He played three seasons of varsity football as a linebacker and defensive end, and served two years as team captain.

College career
As a freshman, Attaochu played in all 12 games and started in the Independence Bowl. He finished the year with 23 tackles (18 solo tackles), 4.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and one quarterback hurry. In 2011, he played in 11 games and started 10 times, missing two games due to an injury. He led the team in tackles for loss (11.5), sacks (6.0) and finished third in total tackles with 59, intercepted one pass, while breaking up two others and recovering a fumble, earning an conference honorable mention selection. In 2012, he played and started in 13 games. He registered 69 tackles, including 44 solo tackles, had 12 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He had two sacks in the ACC Championship Game vs. Florida State. In 2013, as a senior, he played and started in all 13 games, recording 45 tackles, including 16 for loss, while adding 12.5 sacks, two pass break ups and one forced fumble, while earning himself second-team All-ACC and third-team All-American honors.

He finished his career as Georgia Tech's all-time leader in sacks with 31.5, surpassing Greg Gathers' 31 that he set between 1999 to 2002.

San Diego Chargers
Attaochu was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.[8] In the 2014 season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, Attaochu made an impressive debut, recording one strip sack that forced a fumble and one blocked punt. The two plays helped set up 10 points for San Diego in an 18–17 loss

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Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by kestolove95(m): 2:42am On Mar 20, 2015
If u see igalas u don see winch....
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by bigfrancis21: 8:40am On Mar 20, 2015


Now his face is clear and we can see him.

Up Nigeria! There are a lot of Nigerian players in the NFL anyway.

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Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by samdigo(m): 8:59am On Mar 20, 2015
more pictures

Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by Fulaman198(m): 9:50am On Mar 20, 2015
bigfrancis21:


Now his face is clear and we can see him.

Up Nigeria! There are a lot of Nigerian players in the NFL anyway.


Looks a bit like a younger GEJ shocked shocked shocked
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by hardayemmie(m): 11:40pm On Apr 24, 2015
cool NFL .... I am in love with the football
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by hardayemmie(m): 11:40pm On Apr 24, 2015
cool NFL .... here I come !
Watch out for TRUST™
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by Nobody: 1:31am On Apr 25, 2015
kestolove95:
If u see igalas u don see winch....

I just knew I was gonna see this.

Igala's are winch, Ebira's like juju, no wonder they are in the same state. grin





Generally, Igala guys are not so cute.



Except Iaz wink
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by Iaz93: 3:58am On Apr 25, 2015
Joavid:


I just knew I was gonna see this.

Igala's are winch, Ebira's like juju, no wonder they are in the same state. grin





Generally, Igala guys are not so cute.



Except Iaz wink
grin grin grin Risible!
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by MicroBox: 11:09am On Jun 15, 2015
Joavid:

I just knew I was gonna see this.
Igala's are winch, Ebira's like juju, no wonder they are in the same state. grin




Generally, Igala guys are not so cute.


Except Iaz wink
Praiz is cute

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Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by Mapletraks: 12:49am On Jun 17, 2015
bigfrancis21:


Now his face is clear and we can see him.

Up Nigeria! There are a lot of Nigerian players in the NFL anyway.


^^^^^^^

Nice to see another Nigerian-American of
Igala ancestry representing.
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by AndreUweh(m): 10:12pm On Jun 17, 2015
He is not Igala. He is from Katsina-Ala in Benue state. He was born in Ibadan to a deeper life ministry family. The sister Glory, is a gospel singer.
Get the facts right please.
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by bigfrancis21: 11:53pm On Jun 17, 2015
AndreUweh:
He is not Igala. He is from Katsina-Ala in Benue state. He was born in Ibadan to a deeper life ministry family. The sister Glory, is a gospel singer.
Get the facts right please.

Which tribe is from Katsina-Ala? Idoma? Tiv?
Re: Igala Nigerian American In The NFL by AndreUweh(m): 2:17pm On Jun 18, 2015
IDOMA.

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