Patrick Egu facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | February 20, 1967 Owerri, Nigeria |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | John F. Kennedy (Richmond, California) |
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| College: | Nevada | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1989 / Round: 9 / Pick: 230 | ||||||
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Okechukwu Patrick Egu 
i// (born February 20, 1967) is a Nigerian American former professional football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Patrick Egu played for teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
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Patrick Egu: Football Journey
Patrick Egu was born in Nigeria on February 20, 1967. He later moved to the United States. He grew up in Richmond, California.
High School and College Football
Patrick went to John F. Kennedy High School in Richmond. After high school, he played college football. He first attended Contra Costa College. Later, he played for the University of Nevada–Reno.
Joining the NFL
Patrick Egu was a talented player. In 1989, he was chosen in the 1989 NFL draft. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked him in the ninth round. He was the 230th player chosen overall.
Playing in the NFL
Patrick Egu played for a few different teams in the NFL. He started with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1989. Later that same year, he also played for the New England Patriots. In 1990 and 1991, he played for the New York Jets. As a running back, his job was to run with the ball and score Touchdowns.
