Derrick Nnadi
No. 91 – Kansas City Chiefs | |||||||
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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Born: | Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | May 9, 1996||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 317 lb (144 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, Virginia) | ||||||
College: | Florida State | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 3 / Pick: 75 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Derrick Nnadi (born May 9, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State.[1][2]
Professional career
On December 9, 2017, it was announced that Nnadi had accepted his invitation to play in the
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Derrick Nnadi's NFL Combine Workout | |
NFL Draft Profile: Derrick Nnadi |
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
317 lb (144 kg) |
33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) |
9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) |
5.38 s | 1.81 s | 3.04 s | 4.97 s | 8.15 s | 27 in (0.69 m) |
8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) |
25 reps | |
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The
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Chiefs draft Derrick Nnadi 75th overall |
On June 15, 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Nnadi to a four-year, $3.74 million contract featuring a signing bonus of $959,400.[12]
In Week 11 of the 2019 season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football, Nnadi recorded his first career interception off Philip Rivers in the 24–17 win.[13] The Chiefs went on to win Super Bowl LIV over the San Francisco 49ers, their first championship in 50 years.[14]
On March 20, 2022, Nnadi re-signed with the Chiefs.[15] Nnadi won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[16]
Nnadi re-signed with the Chiefs on March 23, 2023.[17] Nnadi won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[18]
Nnadi re-signed with the Chiefs on March 19, 2024.[19]
Personal life
Nnadi is of Nigerian descent.[20] He attended Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[21]
Nnadi has celebrated each Chiefs win during the 2019 season by paying the adoption fee for a dog at a local Kansas City shelter. He celebrated winning Super Bowl LIV by paying the adoption fees for all adoptable dogs at the shelter.[22][23]
References
- ^ McGahee III, Wayne (November 17, 2017). "Senior Moment: Derrick Nnadi reflects on his most memorable moment at Florida State". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "FSU defensive tackle Nnadi 'never thought' about not playing in the bowl game".
- ^ Nee, Chris (December 9, 2017). "FSU defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi invited to 2018 Senior Bowl". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ Sonnone, Brendan (January 19, 2018). "FSU DT Derrick Nnadi will not participate in Senior Bowl". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ Judis, Patrick (April 15, 2018). "NFL Draft 2018: Can Derrick Nnadi overcome poor combine to thrive in pros?". cincyjungle.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Derrick Nnadi, DS #11 DT, Florida State". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Derrick Nnadi-ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Derrick Nnadi Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Derrick Nnadi College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Chiefs draft Florida State DT Derrick Nnadi in third round". ArrowheadPride.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (April 27, 2018). "Instant analysis: Chiefs trade up in round 3, select Derrick Nnadi". chiefswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Spotrac.com: Derrick Nnadi contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Mahomes, Chiefs hold off Chargers 24–17 in Mexico City". www.espn.com. Associated Press. November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- ^ Shook, Nick (February 2, 2020). "Chiefs rally once again to defeat 49ers, win SB LIV". NFL.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Sweeney, Pete (March 20, 2022). "Report: Chiefs bringing back Derrick Nnadi on one-year deal". Arrowhead Pride. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (March 21, 2023). "Chiefs to re-sign free agent DT Derrick Nnadi". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Chiefs Re-Sign DT Derrick Nnadi". Chiefs.com. March 19, 2024.
- ^ Okupa, Francis (April 23, 2018). "Nigeria dominates Africa's 2018 NFL draftee list". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Winkler, Adam (January 30, 2020). "Virginia Beach's Derrick Nnadi soaking-in Super Bowl experience". WTKR. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ Nesbitt, Andy (February 3, 2020). "Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi celebrates Super Bowl win by doing something awesome for over 100 rescue dogs". USA Today. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ "Derrick Nnadi pays dog adoption fees after Super Bowl win". BBC News. February 4, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2021.