Place of birth: Dallas, Texas CFL status: International Undrafted: 2012 Weight 116 kg | College: Sam Houston Role American football player Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Name EJ Nduka | |
Date of birth: (1988-08-28) August 28, 1988 (age 27) Education Sam Houston State University | ||
Positions Defensive end, Linebacker | ||
Ej nduka sam houston state de olb 56 highlight nfl prospect
Ezekwesiri Nduka Jr. (born August 28, 1988) is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football defensive end and outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on Feb. 21, 2013. After College Nduka had several tryouts with NFL and CFL teams. Ultimately, Nduka was invited to the NFL Combine in 2012. He played college football at Sam Houston State University - 2012 National Championship runner-up.
Contents
- Ej nduka sam houston state de olb 56 highlight nfl prospect
- Early years
- College career
- Pre draft
- IFBB Contest Results
- NPC Contest Results
- References
Nduka has been a member of the Tri-Cities Fever, Allen Wranglers, Toronto Argonauts and San Antonio Talons.
Nduka is now a Professional Physique Bodybuilder in the IFBB Nduka previously completed for the MuscleMania Professional Division. During the World Championships in Vegas, Nduka placed 4th in the Mens Phyisque Professional Division. Nduka began his bodybuilding career shortly after leaving the AFL in 2014. Since then he has placed 1st in the following competitions: Texas State Championships, Ronnie Coleman Classic, and BetterBodies Championship.
Early years
Nduka was born in Dallas, Texas to parents Obie and Prince Nduka, who are originally from Nigeria. EJ Nduka attended Jackson Memorial High School in Jackson, NJ. He was a dual sport letterwinner and star in basketball, and track. He was a star basketball player before ultimately turning to the football field in college.
College career
Nduka began his college career at Jacksonville University in 2007 before transferring to Sam Houston State where he played for 3 years from 2008 to 2011. He was redshirted as a freshman in 2008 but eventually made an immediate impact for the Bearkats primarily used as a pass rusher in game situations.
Pre-draft
Prior to the 2012 NFL Draft, Nduka was projected to be undrafted by NFLDraftScout.com. He was rated as the 40th-best outside linebacker in the draft. Nduka was later signed by the Allen Wranglers of the IFL. In 2012 Nduka played final three games and recorded 15 tackles, three sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
On Feb 21, 2013, the Toronto Argonauts signed Nduka. He was released by the Argonauts on May 8, 2013.
Nduka is now a professional athlete in the IFBB a federation. Nduka recently announced via social media that he will now compete in the Classic Physique division in 2017.
IFBB Contest Results
2016 IFBB - San Antonio Classic 3rd
2016 IFBB - Lou Ferrigno Classic 3rd
NPC Contest Results
2015 NPC - BetterBodies Championships 1st
2015 NPC - Ronnie Coleman Classic 1st
2015 NPC - Team Universe 6th
2015 NPC/IFBB - North Americans 4th
2015 NPC - Miami Nationals 3rd
2016 - Jr Nationals 1st
2016 - Jr USAs 1st