James Onwualu

James Onwualu
Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-04) September 4, 1994
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: Cretin-Derham Hall
(Saint Paul, Minnesota)
College: Notre Dame
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

James Onwualu (born September 4, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Notre Dame.

College career

Onwualu started his college career at Notre Dame as a wide receiver before switching to linebacker during his sophomore season in 2014. As a senior co-captain, he registered 75 tackles, three sacks, and led the team with 11.5 tackles for loss.

Professional career

Onwualu signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017.[1] He played in nine games after making the initial 53-man roster before being waived on December 16, 2017 and re-signed to the practice squad.[2][3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 1, 2018.[4]

On August 22, 2018, Onwualu was waived/injured by the Chargers and was placed on injured reserve.[5] He was released on August 25, 2018.

References

  1. ↑ Henne, Ricky (May 1, 2017). "Chargers Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Chargers.com. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  2. ↑ Henne, Ricky (December 16, 2017). "Chargers Sign Craig Mager to Active Roster". Chargers.com.
  3. ↑ Henne, Ricky (December 18, 2017). "Chargers Claim K Nick Rose Off Waivers". Chargers.com.
  4. ↑ Henne, Ricky (January 1, 2018). "Chargers Sign Six to Reserve/Future Contracts". Chargers.com.
  5. ↑ Henne, Ricky (August 22, 2018). "Bolts Sign RB Terrell Watson". Chargers.com.
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