Uzooma Okeke
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| Uzooma Okeke | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 3, 1970 |
| Place of birth | Beaumont, Texas |
| Position(s) | tackle |
| College | Southern Methodist University |
| Team(s) | |
| 1994-1995 1996 1997-present |
Shreveport Pirates (CFL) Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL) Montreal Alouettes (CFL) |
Uzooma Okeke (born September 3, 1970, in Beaumont, Texas) is a Canadian Football League tackle for the Montreal Alouettes. He won a Grey Cup with Montreal in 2002.
[edit] College career
Uzooma Okeke was a two-year starter at offensive tackle at Southern Methodist University (SMU), playing both offense and defense. He was on the team that brought football back to SMU following their penalty. Under the tutelage of Forrest Gregg, he blossomed both on the football field and in persevering to obtain his college degree. His college degree is in Communications. Graduated from SMU in '97 with a degree in Public Relations.
[edit] Pro career
Forrest Gregg recruited him to play for the Shreveport Pirates in 1994 and 1995, and that began his CFL career. He moved to the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1996, but in 1997 started his very successful (10 year) career with the Montreal Alouettes. He has been a durable mainstay of their offensive line, being named an all star 6 times, and in 1998 won the Leo Dandurand Trophy as best lineman in the East, and in 1999 won the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award.
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