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) |
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| 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, which is a defensive position in football. Joe Okafor played college football before joining a professional team.
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Who is Joe Okafor?
Joe Okafor was born on June 5, 1991. He grew up in Bellaire, Texas, in the United States. He became known for his skills in American football.
Early Life and College Football
Joe Okafor started his football journey in high school. He attended Bellaire High School in Texas. After high school, he went on to play college football.
He first played for Oklahoma State University in 2011. Later, from 2012 to 2014, he played for Lamar University. Playing college football helped him develop his skills.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Joe Okafor hoped to play in the National Football League (NFL). In 2015, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the main NFL draft. However, a team still offered him a contract. He played as a nose tackle for the Steelers. A nose tackle is a strong player. They try to stop the other team from running the ball.
More About Joe Okafor
You can learn more about Joe Okafor's college career.
- Lamar Cardinals bio
