Bobby Okereke


Bobby Okereke is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Early years

Okereke attended and played high school football at Foothill High School.

College career

Okereke attended and played college football at Stanford. He redshirted as a freshman in 2014. He contributed on the field from 2015-2018. He recorded 227 total tackles, 10.5 sacks, one interception, eight passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.

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Professional career

Okereke was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. He earned his first career start in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, Okereke recorded a strip sack on Ryan Tannehill which was recovered by teammate Justin Houston in the 31–17 loss. This was Okereke's first career sack in the NFL.