K. C. Asiodu
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | November 24, 1986 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Ayala (Chino Hills, California) | ||
| College: | Central Oklahoma | ||
| Undrafted: | 2009 | ||
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Ekenemchukwu "K. C." Dennis Asiodu (/ɑːsiˈoʊduː/ AH-see-OH-doo; born November 24, 1986) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Asiodu has been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.
Early years[edit]
Asiodu was a football-track standout at Ayala High School in Chino Hills, California, earning All-Sierra League honors on both sides of the ball as a senior. He scored nine TDs and rushed for more than 800 yards to go with over 600 receiving yards in his final high school season. He also ran the 100- and 200-meter dashes in track.
College career[edit]
Nevada-Las Vegas[edit]
In 2004, he redshirted. In 2005, he played 10 games and totaled 26 tackles as a defensive back, including 3.5 TFL and also had one sack and forced one fumble and blocked a punt.
In 2006, he played in 10 games, starting six at linebacker and finished with 35 total tackles, and recovered two fumbles and forced another. Asiodu moved to linebacker in 2006 after spending 2004 and 2005 as a defensive back. He also earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2006.
Central Oklahoma[edit]
Asiodu sat out the 2007 season after transferring from UNLV to Division II Central Oklahoma. At UCO, he was named Second-team NCAA Division II All-Super Region 4 as a senior in 2007. He was also a First-team All-Lone Star Conference North Division pick and the Co-Linebacker of the Year after playing in 11 games made 74 tackles (12.5 for a loss) and had 4.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, broke up five passes, forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles. He returned the three interceptions for 104 yards.
Professional career[edit]
First stint with Rams[edit]
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft Asiodu was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. He was waived during final cuts on September 5 and re-signed to the practice squad. The Rams released Asiodu from the practice squad on September 17.
Miami Dolphins[edit]
Asiodu was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins on September 29 when the team released linebacker Danny Lansanah from the practice squad.
Second stint with Rams[edit]
Asiodu was again signed to the St. Louis Rams practice squad on October 12, 2009, then moved to the active roster on October 20. He played in 10 games. Asiodu was waived by the Rams on June 29, 2010 with an injury settlement.[1]
New Orleans Saints[edit]
The Saints signed Asiodu to a one-year contract on August 24, 2010.[2]
Green Bay Packers[edit]
The Packers signed Asiodu on August 3, 2011. He was waived/injured on August 30.
Chicago Bears[edit]
On August 11, 2012, Asiodu signed with the Chicago Bears.[3] On August 26, the Bears waived Asiodu.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Howard Balzer, "Rams finally work out injury settlement, waive K.C. Asiodu" Archived 2010-07-05 at the Wayback Machine, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, July 2, 2010.
- ^ Brian Allee-Walsh, "New Orleans Saints cut ties with LB Troy Evans, 4 others; sign LB K.C. Asiodu"[permanent dead link], NewOrleans.com, August 24, 2010.
- ^ "Bears make roster moves on defense". www.chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
- ^ "Hardin placed on IR, Knox goes on PUP". Chicagobears.com. Retrieved 2012-08-27.[permanent dead link]
External links[edit]
- Chicago Bears bio Archived 2012-08-27 at the Wayback Machine
- New Orleans Saints bio Archived 2010-08-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Central Oklahoma Bronchos bio
- UNLV Rebels bio Archived 2009-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
- 1986 births
- Living people
- People from Chino Hills, California
- Players of American football from Los Angeles
- Players of American football from San Bernardino County, California
- American football linebackers
- American sportspeople of Nigerian descent
- UNLV Rebels football players
- Central Oklahoma Bronchos football players
- St. Louis Rams players
- Miami Dolphins players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Chicago Bears players
- Green Bay Packers players