Christian Okoye
Christian Emeka Okoye (/oʊˈkɔɪeɪ/; born August 16, 1961) is a Nigerian–American former American football fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. His six-season NFL career produced an NFL rushing champion title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors in 1989, second-team All-Pro honors in 1991, two Pro Bowl appearances in 1989 and 1991, and three playoff appearances. He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries. He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000. He is also notable for not having ever played football until the age of 23, but later leading the NFL in rushing at age 28.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||
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| Born: | August 16, 1961 Enugu, Nigeria | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Azusa Pacific | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35 | ||||||
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