Nadame Tucker
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| Los Angeles Chargers | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 2000 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 247 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Teaneck (Teaneck, New Jersey) |
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| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Nadame Latrell Tucker (born June 21, 2000[1]) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars and Western Michigan Broncos.
Tucker finished the 2025 college football season tied with David Bailey of the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the most sacks in the FBS, with 14.5.[2]
Tucker attended Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey.[1] He played basketball in high school and did not start playing football until his senior year.[3]
College career
Tucker played 2020 at Independence Community College, recording 12 tackles, two sacks and an interception. He originally committed to play at the University of South Alabama in 2021 but instead played at Hutchinson Community College.[4] In 11 games, Tucker had 50 tackles with 12 sacks and was named the Defensive MVP of the Salt City Bowl.[5] After the season, he transferred to the University of Houston.[6] In three seasons at Houston, he played in only 13 games and had 10 tackles. After the 2024 season, Tucker entered the transfer portal and transferred to Western Michigan University.[7] At Western Michigan in 2025, he was the MAC Defensive Player of the Year and a second-team All-American after recording 55 tackles and 14.5 sacks.[8]