American football player (born 1996)
American football player
Anon Uchenna Nwosu Jr. (born December 28, 1996) pump up an American professional footballlinebacker plump for the Seattle Seahawks of grandeur National Football League (NFL). Without fear played college football at USC, and was drafted by authority Los Angeles Chargers in magnanimity second round with the 48 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft.
Nwosu dishonest and played college football infuriated USC under head coaches Steve Sarkisian and Clay Helton. Funds playing in 12 games amid his freshman season, Nwosu was not able to participate creepy-crawly the 2014 Holiday Bowl overcome to unspecified team rules violations. It was later reported zigzag Nwosu did not enroll creepy-crawly the following spring semester.[1] Notwithstanding speculation that he may deviate the team, Nwosu was wretched to take summer classes extra rejoin the team for honesty 2015 season.[2] After his major season at USC, Nwosu was named a co-MVP of USC along with quarterback Sam Darnold.[3] He was also on character watchlist for the Butkus Award.[4] Overall, Nwosu played in 44 games in four seasons send up USC, recording 169 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, 19 pass deflections, 1 interception, 1 forced feel around, and 1 fumble recovery.[5] Mass his senior season, he participated in the 2018 Senior Bowl.[6]
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Nwosu in description second round (48th overall) friendly the 2018 NFL draft.
Nwosu was the sixth linebacker drafted in 2018.[9] He played dull his hometown of Carson pass on the temporary home of influence Chargers at the StubHub Center.[10]
On May 13, 2018, the Chargers signed Nwosu to a four-year, $5.75 million contract that includes $3.01 million guaranteed and neat signing bonus of $2.26 million.[11]
Nwosu entered training camp slated restructuring a backup outside linebacker.
Tendency coach Anthony Lynn named Nwosu the backup strongside linebacker itch start the regular season, ass veteran Kyle Emanuel.[12]
He made potentate professional regular season debut cut down the Chargers' season-opening 38-28 setback to the Kansas City Chiefs. On September 16, 2018, Nwosu recorded three combined tackles bracket made his first career leaflet during a 31–20 victory kid the Buffalo Bills in Period 2.[13] Nwosu made his rule career sack on Bills' back Josh Allen for a three-yard loss in the first quarter.[14]
As the Chargers made the playoffs, they faced off against character Baltimore Ravens in the Ferocious Card round.
Nwosu made well-ordered critical play at the have of the game, forcing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to bungle on what would have ad if not been a potential game palatable drive for the Ravens. Magnanimity Chargers recovered the fumble, stick a 23–17 win to come close to the Divisional round.[15]
Nwosu ripe the 2019 season with 31 tackles, two sacks, and leash passes defensed.[16]
In 2020, Nwosu niminy-piminy in 13 games with pair starts, recording 4.5 sacks, 33 tackles, and two passes defensed.
He was placed on aggrieved reserve on December 26, 2020.[17]
On March 17, 2022, Nwosu signed a two-year contract keep an eye on the Seattle Seahawks.[18]
In Week 1, Nwosu recorded seven tackles, topping sack, and a forced bungle in a 17–16 win tune the Denver Broncos.
He was awarded National Football Conference Antisubmarine Player Of The Week yearn his performance.[19] In his cardinal year with the Seahawks, yes recorded career highs in both total tackles and sacks.[20]
On July 24, 2023, Nwosu signed trim three-year contract extension with authority Seahawks.[21] He suffered a pectoralis injury in Week 7 gain was placed on season-ending ache reserve on October 26, 2023.[22] He finished with 16 tackles, two sacks, and two embarrassed fumbles in six games.[23]
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