Kenny Anunike
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Lewis Center, Ohio, U.S.
 Anunike with the Denver Broncos | |||||
| Fordham Rams | |||||
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| Position: | Defensive Run Game Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach | ||||
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| Born: | May 22, 1990 Lewis Center, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 276 lb (125 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Olentangy (Lewis Center) | ||||
| College: | Duke | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2014: undrafted | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Kenny Chidozie Anunike (born May 22, 1990) is an American football coach and former player. He played professional as a defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
Anunike played college football for the Duke Blue Devils. After going undrafted Kenny spent two years with the Broncos with whom he won Super Bowl 50. In addition he spent a pre-season on the New York Jets roster.[1] In 2017 Kenny began coaching as a graduate assistant coach at Ohio State University. Following three years as a graduate assistant, Kenny became the defensive line coach for the Fordham Rams.[2]
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Anunike was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Broncos on May 12, 2014. He spent his rookie year in 2014 on injured reserve due to an elbow injury after competing with the Broncos during the preseason. [4]
In 2015, Anunike played in three games. On February 7, 2016, Anunike was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[5] Anunike did not play in the game because he was on injured reserve. He was waived by the Broncos on August 8, 2016.[6]
New York Jets
On December 12, 2016, Anunike was signed to the Jets' practice squad.[1] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 2, 2017.[7] On April 27, 2017, Anunike was waived by the Jets.[8]