Denzel Nkemdiche

Denzel-Ray N. Nkemdiche (born February 15, 1993) is a former American football linebacker. He attended and played for the University of Mississippi.

Denzel Nkemdiche
PositionLinebacker
MajorPsychology
Career history
College
High schoolGrayson (Loganville, Georgia)
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-15) February 15, 1993
Atlanta, Georgia
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career highlights and awards
  • Freshman All-American (2012)

High school career

A native of Loganville, Georgia, Nkemdiche attended Grayson High School, where he played for the Grayson High School Rams football team. As a senior, he helped lead the team to a 10–4 record by recording 101 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and three interception returns for touchdowns. He was projected to move to the secondary in college, but lacked elite speed, which is why he was only rated as a two-star recruit and not ranked among the nation's top prospects.[1][2]

College career

Nkemdiche chose to attend Ole Miss over Georgia, and redshirted his first year in Oxford, Mississippi. In the 2012 season, he led the team with 82 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions. He was named second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press and to the SEC All-Freshman team.[3] On October 25, 2014, Nkemdiche broke his ankle against LSU.[4] During the 2015 season, he was released from the football team.[5]

Personal life

Nkemdiche was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Nigerian immigrants Beverly and Sunday Nkemdiche. His father, a cardiologist, has reportedly applied for a researcher position at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.[6] Nkemdiche's mother, a politician, returned to Nigeria in 2009 and currently represents Onitsha South in the Anambra State House of Assembly.[7] His younger brother, Robert Nkemdiche, played defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.[8]

References
  1. http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5599405
  2. https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Denzel-Nkemdiche-110430
  3. http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-sports/2012/12/ole_miss_denzel_nkemdiche_miss.html
  4. Aschoff, Edward (October 27, 2014). "Denzel Nkemdiche done for season". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  5. Malone, Christian. "Family releases update on Ole Miss' Denzel Nkemdiche". Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  6. "Robert Nkemdiche, nation's top recruit, riles up Mississippi Legislature : Outkick The Coverage". Archived from the original on May 18, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  7. Sherman, Mitch (September 20, 2011). "Definitely worth watching". ESPN.com.
  8. And His Eldest Brother Bryan Nkemdiche makes music and has a fashion brand called Timeless Generation and goes by the alias Barry Sinclair Denzel Nkemdiche Profile – OLEMISSSPORTS.COM – OLE MISS Official Athletic Site. Olemisssports.Com. Retrieved on September 4, 2012.
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