Duke Ejiofor


Duke Ejiofor is an American football outside linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. A 2013 graduate of Alief Taylor High School, he played college football for Wake Forest University.

College career

As a junior at Wake Forest, Ejiofor had 50 tackles, 17 for losses, 10 1/2 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles. He recorded 47 tackles including 15 for losses, eight sacks and six pass breakups as a senior.

Professional career

Ejiofor was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round, 177th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. In Week 2, against the Tennessee Titans, he recorded his first career sack in his NFL debut.
On May 10, 2019, Ejiofor was placed on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending torn Achilles.

Personal life

Ejiofor is descended from Nigerian royalty.