Chimdi Chekwa (born October 7, 1988) is a former

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. He played

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. He was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round in the

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College career

As a senior in 2010, Chekwa was named a first-team All-American by the

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and ''

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''.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Chekwa was drafted by the

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in the fourth round, 113th overall, in the

New England Patriots

He was signed by the

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on March 12, 2015. He was released by the team on May 18, 2015.

Oakland Raiders (second stint)

Chekwa re-signed with the Raiders on May 19, 2015.

Miami Dolphins

Chekwa signed with the Dolphins. On September 3, 2016, he was released as part of final roster cuts. He was re-signed by the Dolphins on October 11, 2016. He was released by the Dolphins on November 7, 2016.

Personal life

In 2016, Chekwa earned a

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degree from the University of Miami Business School.

References

External links

Oakland Raiders bio
1988 births Living people People from Clermont, Florida Players of American football from Florida Sportspeople from Lake County, Florida American sportspeople of Nigerian descent American football cornerbacks Ohio State Buckeyes football players Oakland Raiders players New England Patriots players Miami Dolphins players People from Marrero, Louisiana University of Miami Business School alumni {{defensiveback-1980s-stub