Ugochukwu Amadi (born May 16, 1997) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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and was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. As a senior in 2018, he won the

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College career

Amadi signed with Oregon out of John Overton High School in Nashville, Tennessee as a consensus four-star cornerback over numerous Power 5 offers. Amadi played in all 51 games and had 34 starts for the Ducks from 2015-2018 and finished with 165 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss for 54 yards, three sacks for 16 yards, eight interceptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns, 33 passes defended, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries on defense.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Amadi was drafted by the

in the fourth round (132nd overall) of the

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 15, 2022, Amadi was traded to the

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for tight end J. J. Arcega-Whiteside.

Tennessee Titans

On August 24, 2022, less than 10 days after being traded to Philadelphia, Amadi was traded to the

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paired with Philadelphia's 2024 seventh round pick in exchange for Tennessee's 2024 sixth round pick. He was waived on October 31.

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 3, 2022, Amadi was signed to the

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practice squad. Amadi became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the

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New Orleans Saints

On March 7, 2023, Amadi signed with the

References

External links

Oregon Ducks bio
1997 births Living people Players of American football from Nashville, Tennessee American football safeties Oregon Ducks football players Seattle Seahawks players Philadelphia Eagles players Tennessee Titans players Kansas City Chiefs players New Orleans Saints players {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub