Joe Okafor facts for kids
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| Position: | Nose tackle |
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| Born: | June 5, 1991 Bellaire, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 304 lb (138 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bellaire (Bellaire, Texas) |
| College: | Oklahoma State (2011) Lamar (2012–2014) |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
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Joe Okafor (born June 5, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a nose tackle. This position is part of the defensive line in football. A nose tackle tries to stop the other team from running the ball. They also try to put pressure on the quarterback.
Early Life and High School
Joe Okafor was born on June 5, 1991. His hometown is Bellaire, Texas, in the United States. He went to Bellaire High School. There, he played football for his school team.
College Football Journey
After high school, Joe went on to play college football. This is when athletes play for their university teams.
- In 2011, he played for Oklahoma State University.
- From 2012 to 2014, he played for Lamar University.
Playing college football is a big step for many players hoping to join the NFL.
Playing in the NFL
In 2015, Joe Okafor became an undrafted free agent. This means that no team picked him during the NFL Draft. However, teams can still sign players who were not drafted. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Joe Okafor in 2015. He played for them for a short time.
