Patrick Egu
Nigerian gridiron football player (born 1967)
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Okechukwu Patrick Egu // ⓘ (born February 20, 1967) is a Nigerian American former professional football running back. He played several seasons for the National Football League (NFL)'s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
PositionRunning back
BornFebruary 20, 1967
Owerri, Nigeria
Owerri, Nigeria
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | February 20, 1967 Owerri, Nigeria | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | John F. Kennedy (Richmond, California) | ||||||||
| College | Nevada | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1989: 9th round, 230th overall pick | ||||||||
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Born in Nigeria, Egu attended John F. Kennedy High School in Richmond, California. He came to Nevada–Reno via Contra Costa College,[1] and was selected in the ninth round, 230th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL draft.[2]