American football player (born 1999)
American football player
Victor Dimukeje Position: Linebacker Born: (1999-11-18 ) November 18, 1999 (age 24) Lagos , NigeriaHeight: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 262 lb (119 kg) High school: Boys' Latin School (Baltimore, Maryland)College: Duke (2017–2020)NFL draft: 2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 210
Roster status: Active
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Victor Dimukeje (born November 18, 1999) is a Nigerian-born American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Duke ,[1] and was drafted by the Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft .
Early years
Dimukeje was born in Lagos , Nigeria and moved to Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 8.[2]
Professional career
Dimukeje was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (210th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft .[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Arizona on May 25, 2021.[6] He primarily played on special teams as a rookie.
References
^ "Victor Dimukeje - 2020 - Football" . Duke Blue Devils Athletics . Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ Sun, Mike Preston | The Baltimore (March 26, 2021). "Hard work about to pay off for Victor Dimukeje after journey from Nigeria to NFL draft" . The Guam Daily Post . {{cite web }}
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^ "Victor Dimukeje Draft and Combine Prospect Profile" . NFL.com . Retrieved December 19, 2021 .
^ "Victor Dimukeje, Duke, DE, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football" . draftscout.com . Retrieved December 19, 2021 .
^ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Add Gowan, Dimukeje, Wiggins, Menet In Late Rounds" . AZCardinals.com . Retrieved May 7, 2021 .
^ Links, Zachary (May 25, 2021). "NFL Draft Signings: 5/25/21" . Pro Football Rumors . Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
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