[edit] Biography
Kenechi Udeze (born March 5, 1983 in Los Angeles, California) is a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings.
[edit] College Years
Udeze attended the University of Southern California, and was a three-year starter and guided his team to a 2004 Rose Bowl victory as a senior. He finished his college career with 135 tackles (51 of them for a loss), 28 sacks (a school record), 14 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, five pass deflections, and two blocked kicks.
[edit] Professional career
Udeze was drafted by the Vikings out of the University of Southern California in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft with the 20th overall selection. During his rookie season with the Vikings, he started 15 games and recorded 36 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass deflected. As a second year pro Udeze was injured in the Vikings third game of the season with cartilige damage in his left knee, which will keep him out the rest of the year. Udeze finished the season with 3 games started, 5 tackles, and one sack.
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Position: Defensive End
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Uniform Number: #95
Years in League: 2
Age: 23
Height: 6-3
Weight: 281
College: Southern California
Selection: 2004/Round 1/ Pick 20
Drafted By: Minnesota Vikings
NFL Debut: 2004
Salary:
Date of Birth: March 5, 1983
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
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