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Chimdi Chekwa

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Chimdi Chekwa came into the league as a 4th-round selection (113th overall) in 2011, drafted out of Ohio State. He last played in 2016 with MIA, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 36.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 24th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 22 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 190#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 113th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.3

7th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.72
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.90
Availability×0.1-1.65

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016MIA31.32
2014LV38.47
2013LV36.310122
2012LV44.23
2011LV443

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Chimdi Chekwa has played in 25 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LV (2011–2014), MIA (2016).

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 22 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with LV: 22 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2013: a 36.3, in the 24th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6PIT—41
Week 7BUF—40.1

Chimdi Chekwa — common questions

What position does Chimdi Chekwa play?
Chimdi Chekwa is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Chimdi Chekwa played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chimdi Chekwa has played for LV (2011–2014), MIA (2016).
Where did Chimdi Chekwa go to college?
Chimdi Chekwa played college football at Ohio State.
When was Chimdi Chekwa drafted?
Chimdi Chekwa was selected in round 4, 113th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chimdi Chekwa scored?
Chimdi Chekwa has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Chimdi Chekwa's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chimdi Chekwa rated 31.3 for 2016, the 7th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2011

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