CJ Okoye

NFL's success in Africa has changed scouting process, says Osi Umenyiora

Former NFL star and current coach Osi Umenyiora told ESPN that while in the past, he and his networks had to scout relentlessly for talent in Africa, the success of its recent homegrown stars has led prospects to approach scouts directly.

Giants trade for DT CJ Okoye from Ravens for '28 draft pick

Defensive tackle CJ Okoye, 24, will reunite with Giants coach John Harbaugh, after the Baltimore Ravens dealt the veteran reserve to New York for a 2028 seventh-round pick, the teams announced Saturday afternoon.

Baltimore Ravens' CJ Okoye doesn't want to be a NFL 'practice squad guy' anymore

Baltimore Ravens DT CJ Okoye became the first African International Player Pathway (IPP) graduate to play a NFL regular season game, but the two seasons before that were far from an easy ride to the top.

Zimbabwe's Nate Landman is a human wrecking ball for the Los Angeles Rams

Zimbabwe's Nate Landman set a franchise tackles record for the Los Angeles Rams in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens as Week 6 saw African players dominate on defense.

Uchenna Nwosu defied the odds to return to NFL, and shine for the Seattle Seahawks

Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu - who was born in Carson, California, but is of Nigerian descent - missed 22 games out of 34 in the 2023 and 2024 seasons combined with injury. But he's made a strong return to the Seahawks this season.