Albert Okwuegbunam


Albert Okwuegbunam is an American football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He played college football at Missouri.

Early years

Okwuegbunam attended Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois. He played wide receiver in high school. He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.

College career

After redshirting his first year at Missouri in 2016, Okwuegbunam played in all 13 games in 2017 and recorded 29 receptions for 415 yards and 11 touchdowns. He returned as Missouri's starter in 2018. Following the 2019 season, Okwuegbunam decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Okwuegbunam was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, reuniting with his former Missouri teammate, Drew Lock.