On March 16, 2018, Okafor re-signed with the Saints on a two-year contract. Okafor was born in Dallas, Texas to a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. [9] He started the first 10 games of the season, recording a career-high 43 tackles, 4.5 sacks and four passes defended. Born: February 8, 1991 in Dallas, TX. Favorite video game: Madden [apos]10 Harrison Butker (Georgia Tech 2013) and … REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2019) Played in 13 games and started … Alex Okafor, a Pflugerville High School graduate who plays defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, will be at The Pfield in Pflugerville on June 29 to lead his annual youth football camp. [14] He played in 10 games before suffering a torn pec in Week 15. He played college football at Texas, where he earned All-American honors as a junior. We will continue to update information on Alex Okafor’s parents. start the 2012 season.[4]. Fumbles forced: 2, two times, last vs. West Virginia (Sr.). Favorite superhero: Wolverine AUSTIN, Texas — Alex Okafor, a former standout at Pflugerville High School and an All-American for the Texas Longhorns, visited the KVUE studio Thursday to … Low. 12/11 Oklahoma State ... collected three tackles, one TFL and one pressure against Florida Atlantic ... posted five tackles (one solo) and three pressures against No. Alex Okafor (80) DE - A four-year player who appeared in 52 games on the defensive line, ... HIGH SCHOOL Coached by George Herrmann at Pflugerville H.S. 5/4 Nebraska ... logged one tackle and one pressure versus Iowa State ... registered seven tackles (four solo) at Kansas State ... tallied two tackles, one sack, one TFL, one forced fumble and three pressures versus No. Use tab, enter, and escape to navigate this menu. Okafor was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round, with the 103rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Alex Okafor. He ended the season playing in 13 games with 12 starts, recording 30 tackles, 8 sacks, three passes defensed and one interception. Favorite actor/actress: Will Smith, Jessica Alba Okafor was born in Dallas, Texas. HIGH SCHOOL [7] He played in his first game in 2013, recording a special teams tackle before a bicep injury ended his season.[8]. Favorite movie: Sandlot Coached by George Herrmann at Pflugerville H.S. QB Pressures: 4, two times, last at Oklahoma State (Sr.) Adam admired Alex’s sketches of cat people, and his ability to use Photoshop to color the cat people. [5] He was projected as either a defensive end or linebacker in the NFL. Okafor attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas and the University of Connecticut, where in 2004 he won a national championship.In his first season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2004-05, Okafor was named Rookie of the Year. 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Jahlil Obika Okafor (pronounced / ˈ dʒ ɑː l iː l /; born December 15, 1995) is a American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Tackles For Loss: 6.0 vs. Oregon State (Sr.) Born in Dallas, Texas ... lived in Arlington until age seven and Houston from ages seven to nine before moving to Pflugerville ... a three-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll ... earned his bachelor[apos]s degree in corporate communication in Dec. 2012 ... two-time prep academic all-district selection ... active in community service ... volunteered to work at the Timmerman Elementary Science Fair ... cousin, Ben Nelson, graduated from Texas in 2007 ... cousin, Eric Alexander, played football at LSU (2000-03). Alex Okafor is a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, former Texas Longhorn and native of East Texas. Okafor was born in Dallas, Texas to a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. 0. Favorite cartoon character: Iron Man Thusly did Alex Okafor set Adam on his career path. [1] His parents met in college at Grambling State University, a historically black university, before settling down in Texas. Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi "Emeka" Okafor (born September 28, 1982) is an American professional basketball player. Okafor was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, and CFPA Defensive Lineman Trophy watch lists to Pflurgerville High School Alex Okafor will be looking to get after Tom Brady on Sunday. He also played soccer and basketball and was a stand out in both. [15] He was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2019. Thusly did Alex Okafor set Adam on his career path. Alex Okafor is a 6-4.5, 258-pound Strong-Side Defensive End from Pflugerville, TX. Author: Paul … Frank Clark joined Michigan as a three-star. He played high school football for Pflugerville where he was an All-American in 2008. 20 Oklahoma ... notched three tackles at Missouri ... registered a tackle at Oklahoma State ... posted a tackle and a pressure against UCF ... tallied four tackles and a pressure at Baylor ... posted two tackles at Texas A&M ... added a tackle in the BCS Championship game against No. Okafor attended Pflugerville High School before playing football for the University of Texas. Hey teachers of PISD, This is Alex Okafor of Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and as the year is winding down, I just wanna say a few things. Alex Okafor Position: DE 6-4, 261lb (193cm, 118kg) Team: Kansas City Chiefs. Okafor traveled to Kenya during the 2016 offseason with former Texas and Saints teammate Kenny Vaccaro and is involved in community and fundraising efforts to construct a school in the region. 1. The story of Alex Okafor started in Pflugerville, Texas where he was a top rated defensive end prospect. On March 9, 2015, Okafor was arrested for evading arrest on foot and for a misdemeanor warrant for jaywalking in Austin, Texas after he knocked over a pedestrian. [17], On October 24, 2020, Okafor was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6. He suffered a torn Achilles in the team's Week 11 win over the Redskins and was ruled out for the rest of the season.[10]. first of all. SOPHOMORE (2010) During his absence, the Chiefs went on to win Super Bowl LIV, their first championship in 50 years. Favorite TV channel: ESPN She was 59 years old when she passed away on the 16th of May 2020, at Saint David’s South Austin Medical Center. Okafor was a second-team All-USA selection by USA Today and a second team EA Sports All-American. [1] Okafor attended Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas, and played for the Pflugerville Panthers high school football team. PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 17: Alex Okafor #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after sacking the quarterback in the first half against the … Tackles: 13 vs. Kansas (Sr.) Alex Okafor, a Pflugerville ISD alumnus, is sponsoring Spring Hill Elementary in the "Kingdom United" program, aiming to promote unity among students. Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor played at Pflugerville High School in the Austin area before playing at … Sports hero: Michael Jordan Alex Okafor and his mom Sonia Danette Alexander Okafor. In 2009, Alex Okafor was a 6'4 229 pound senior defensive end at for Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, TX. View the profiles of professionals named "Alex Okafor" on LinkedIn. Favorite CD: Word of Mouf by Ludacris FRESHMAN (2009) He played his freshman season of college for the 2014–15 Duke national championship team.He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Okafor recorded his first two career sacks in Week 6 of 2014 against the Washington Redskins on quarterback Kirk Cousins. On February 14, 2019, the Saints voided the final year of Okafor's contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year. During pregame, I like to: Listen to Outkast Texas defensive end Alex Okafor (80) brings down Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) following a short run in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Waco. During his time in Arizona, he played in 39 games (25 starts), tallying 74 tackles (63 solo), 13.5 sacks, 30 quarterback hits, 18 tackles for loss, four passes defended, one interception (returned for 26 yards), one forced fumble and two fumble recovery. Appeared in all 12 games on the defensive line, including eight starts at defensive tackle, and on special teams ... helped Texas rank sixth in the nation in total defense (300.2 ypg) and pass defense (161.6 ypg) ... posted 30 tackles (14 solo), 2.5 sacks, four TFL, 13 pressures and one forced fumble ... registered two tackles (one solo) versus Wyoming ... recorded two tackles (one solo), 0.5 sacks, one TFL and three pressures at Texas Tech ... tallied one tackle against UCLA ... notched four tackles (three solo) and one pressure at No. Alex Okafor, Defensive End. Favorite TV show: Law & Order: SVU ... a prep All-American and two-time all-state performer at defensive end ... tabbed a 2008 Parade All-American ... a second-team All-USA selection by USA Today and a second-team EA Sports All-American ... started in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... participated in the inaugural Hawaii Prep Football Classic ... a three-year starter and letterman at defensive end and a two-time letterman in basketball ... rated as the nation[apos]s top strongside DE and the 14th-best prospect on Rivals[apos] top 100 national list ... a member of ESPNU[apos]s top 150 national prospects ... ranked as the top DE in Texas by ESPNU ... totaled 131 tackles and 20 sacks in his final two seasons ... led Pflugerville to a 21-7 record ... a first-team 5A all-state selection by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... also a first-team all-district 25-5A and all-CenTex selection ... registered 59 tackles, 12 sacks, 17 TFL, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt ... tabbed honorable mention 5A all-state by the TSWA as a junior ... also a first-team all-district 14-5A and all-CenTex selection ... helped lead Pflugerville to a 13-4 record and a berth in the 5A Div. Alex Okafor, DE, Kansas City Chiefs, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. In 2009, Alex Okafor was a 6'4 229 pound senior defensive end at for Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, TX. Okafor was born in Dallas, Texas. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, Okafor recently became a part of an exclusive group of Longhorns to have … Played in all 13 games with 12 starts at defensive end ... started the first 11 games and played just a few snaps in the regular-season finale against Kansas State due to injury ... a first team All-Big 12 choice by the Coaches, Associated Press, ESPN.com, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman and Dallas Morning News ... ranked first in the Big 12 and tied for ninth in the FBS in sacks per game (0.96) ... tied for second in the league and tied for 20th nationally in forced fumbles (0.31 pg) ... also tied for second in the league in tackles for loss (1.27 pg) ... one of just four players in the FBS with at least four forced fumbles and 12.0 or more sacks (also Jarvis Jones, Georgia; Kyle Van Noy, BYU; Anthony Barr, UCLA) ... led the team in sacks (12.5), QB pressures (20), forced fumbles (4), and tackles for loss (18) ... sack total ranks No. His parents met in college at Grambling State University, a historically black university, before settling down in Texas. He had his first interception in Week 14 on Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Alex Smith. JUNIOR (2011) Sacks: 4.5 vs. Oregon State (Sr.) [16] On August 10, 2020, Okafor and the Chiefs restructured his contract to save about $2 million in cap space. He was certainly a talented player, gaining much notoriety. High. The 29-year-old football player was born in Texas, United States. 0. There are 30+ professionals named "Alex Okafor", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. I wanna congratulate all of the teachers of the year winners and all the other award winners. There are no statistics available for this player. He played high school football for Pflugerville where he was an All-American in 2008. Alex and Adam first met in an Alabama elementary school (third grade, if I’m not mistaken) and later reunited at the same high school. Sonia graduated from Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Washington. Biography A fifth-year offensive lineman who has played in 39 career games with five career starts … a high school All-American and All-State honoree … played in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Alex Okafor (80) DE - A four-year player who appeared in 52 games on the defensive line, ... HIGH SCHOOL Coached by George Herrmann at Pflugerville H.S. 8 Oklahoma ... recorded three tackles (two solo), one sack, one TFL and one pressure at No. He was also a standout in soccer and basketball. Okafor attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played for coach Mack Brown's Texas Longhorns football team from 2009 to 2012. THE OKAFOR FILE Okafor was a second-team All-USA selection by USA Today and a second team EA Sports All-American. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [3] He was also a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2011 and again in 2012. Okafor attended Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas, and played for the Pflugerville Panthers high school football team. College: Texas (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 29 (3855th overall since 1960) High School: Pflugerville Appeared in 14 games at defensive end and on special teams ... named to the All-Big 12 freshman team by Sporting News ... helped UT rank 12th nationally in scoring defense (16.7 ppg), third in total defense (251.9 ypg), first in rushing defense (72.4 ypg), 10th in pass efficiency defense (100.5 rating) and 19th in pass defense (179.6 ypg) ... UT also ranked first nationally in INTs (25) and tied for first in forced turnovers (37) ... posted 22 tackles, two TFL, a forced fumble and six pressures ... registered four tackles, two TFL and a pressure against ULM ... posted two tackles and a pressure at Wyoming ... notched one tackle against Texas Tech, Colorado and Kansas ... registered a pressure against UTEP ... logged a tackle, a forced fumble and pressure against No. 1 Alabama. Alex Okafor, a Pflugerville High School graduate who plays defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, will be at The Pfield in Pflugerville on June 29 … He was certainly a talented player, gaining much notoriety. The story of Alex Okafor started in Pflugerville, Texas where he was a top rated defensive end prospect. Alex Okafor, a former standout at Pflugerville High School and an All-American for the Texas Longhorns, visited the KVUE studio Thursday to reflect on … Alex Okafor Video | Scouts Report #12 DE: Pflugerville, TX Pflugerville High School: 6'4'' 225: 80: Texas Signed. Alex. Alex Okafor’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. He finished his 2011 junior season with 46 tackles and seven quarterback sacks, and was named a first-team All-American as a defensive end by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Alex Okafor signed as a Texas Longhorn also as a five-star recruit. 17/18 Texas A&M. Alex Okafor, Defensive End. Alex Okafor - 5 Star Strongside defensive end for Texas on Orangebloods ... Total School Interests. During his time at Texas, Okafor was a problem for opposing offenses. He also played soccer and basketball and was a stand out in both. He was named an All-American by USA Today after his senior season at Pflugerville High School. Alex Okafor’s age is 29. Medium. He was named USA Today High School All … Okafor. Started all 13 games at defensive end ... AFCA FBS Coaches[apos] All-American ... unanimous first team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches) ... also named first team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and second team (San Antonio Express-News) ... on the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award watch list ... posted 58 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three pass breakups, 17 pressures, two caused fumbles and one fumble recovery on the season ... helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in total defense (306.08) ... also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) ... tallied a season-high eight tackles with one sack, one TFL, one fumble recovery and one pressure at Iowa State ... recorded seven tackles, three TFL, one sack and three pressures against Kansas State to help the defense limit the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense ... finished with eight tackles including two TFL and one sack at Missouri ... had two sacks, three pressures and six tackles against Texas Tech to earn the team[apos]s Defensive Player of the Week award ... posted four tackles, two TFL, one sack and a career-high two caused fumbles against Kansas to earn CFPA honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week ... recorded five tackles, two TFL, one sack and two pressures versus Oklahoma State ... had two tackles, one pass breakup and four pressures at Texas A&M to earn CFPA honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week ... had eight tackles at Baylor ... recorded two tackles, one TFL and one pressure in the season-opening win against Rice ... notched two tackles, one PBU and one pressure against BYU ... recorded three tackles, one TFL and one pressure against Oklahoma ... helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus 2 rushing yards ... posted four tackles while helping the defense hold California to 7 rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense in the Holiday Bowl. His girlfriend is CV High School graduate Kaylee Lumsden. Check out Alex Okafor's high school sports timeline including game updates while playing football and basketball at Pflugerville High School from 2006 through 2009. II state championship ... notched 72 tackles and eight sacks ... a two-time academic all-district selection. Sonia Danette Alexander-Okafor was born to Elbert Nathaniel Alexander and Virginia Delois Johnigan on the 10th of August 1960 in Tyler, Texas. A four-year player who appeared in 52 games on the defensive line, including 33 starts ... drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 103rd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft ...a highly-decorated and durable three-year starting defensive end ... had a 32-game starting streak end in the 2012 Kansas State game due to injury ... a two-time first team All-Big 12 choice (2011-12) ... 2012 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by CBSSports.com ... named to the 2012 Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award and CFPA Defensive Lineman of the Year Trophy watch lists ... voted 2012 team captain (along with Kenny Vaccaro) at the end of the regular season ... earned defensive MVP honors in the 2012 Alamo Bowl after posting a record 4.5 sacks ... named to ESPN.com[apos]s and SI.com[apos]s 2012 All-Bowl team ... selected to the 2013 Senior Bowl, but did not play due to injury ... attended the 2013 NFL Combine ... tabbed 2012 preseason first-team All-America by Athlon, Blue Ribbon and Phil Steele magazines ... a 2011 AFCA FBS Coaches[apos] All-American ... unanimous 2011 first team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches) ... also named first team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and second team (San Antonio Express-News) ... was on the 2011 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award watch list ... transitioned back to full-time defensive end from defensive tackle in the spring of 2011 ... named to the All-Big 12 freshman team by Sporting News ... enrolled in January [apos]09 and took part in spring drills ... a prep All-American ... started in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... ranked as the nation[apos]s top defensive end by Rivals ... a two-time academic all-district selection ... a three-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll. J. Dan Brown Family Player Development Center. Okafor wrote the following, which was originally published in the Kansas City Star and Fort Worth Star-Telegram. [12], On March 14, 2019, Okafor signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Alex Okafor has receieved 3 awards while playing football and basketball at Pflugerville High School. SENIOR (2012) I can[apos]t believe I watch: My Super Sweet 16 CLASS OF 2009. Alex Okafor, a Pflugerville ISD alumnus, is sponsoring Spring Hill Elementary in the "Kingdom United" program, aiming to promote unity among students. A 2009 Pflugerville High School graduate, Okafor earned all-Big 12 honors during a four-year career at the University of Texas. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Following his senior season, USA Today recognized him as a high school All-American in 2008. In week 7 against the Denver Broncos, Okafor sacked Joe Flacco twice in the 30-6 win. Bessman Okafor was convicted for the 2012 murder of Alex Zaldivar and sentenced to death, but that was put on hold due to a 2016 Florida Supreme … Adam admired Alex’s sketches of cat people, and his ability to use Photoshop to color the cat people. Okafor was ranked as one of the middle tier pass rushers in the 2013 NFL Draft. [11] He started all 16 games in 2018, recording 36 tackles and four sacks. PERSONAL He was named USA Today High School All-American and signed with the Texas Longhorns in 2009 as the number one rated strong side defensive end and four-star recruit. Like many famous people and celebrities, Alex Okafor keeps his personal life private. Alex and Adam first met in an Alabama elementary school (third grade, if I’m not mistaken) and later reunited at the same high school. 7 on the UT all-time single-season list and is most in one year since Tony Degrate posted 13 in 1984 ... ranked fourth on the team in tackles (68) ... shared the team[apos]s Clyde Littlefield Most Spirited Defensive Player Award with Desmond Jackson and Kenny Vaccaro ... also shared the team[apos]s Joseph W. Moore Tenacity Award for Defense and Team Captain Award with Kenny Vaccaro ... earned the Roy Williams-Joe Jamail Leadership Award ... registered five tackles (four solo), including one TFL and one sack, vs. Wyoming ... earned co-defensive player of the game honors (also Jackson Jeffcoat) from the coaches ... had three stops vs. New Mexico ... posted four tackles, including two for a loss and two sacks, and two QB pressures against Ole Miss... had sacks on back-to-back plays in the second quarter, the first time that occurred in 14 years ... Cedric Woodard was involved in sacks on consecutive plays (solo and a half sack) against Texas A&M in 1998 ... earned the defensive player of the game by the coaches ... recorded six tackles (three solo), including one TFL and one sack, against Oklahoma State ... also tied a career high with 4 QB pressures vs. the Cowboys ... registered three tackles, including two TFL and two sacks, two QB pressures, one blocked punt, and a career-high tying two forced fumbles against West Virginia to earn Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week ... also earned CFPA honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week honors ... registered three tackles, including one for a loss, one pass breakup, and one QB pressure vs. Oklahoma ... posted 10 tackles, including two for a loss and one sack, against Baylor ... recorded a career-high 13 tackles, including one for a loss, one forced fumble, and three QB pressures vs. Kansas ... had four tackles, including one for a loss and one sack, against Texas Tech ... posted nine tackles, including one for a loss, and one QB pressure vs. Iowa State ... registered one tackle and one QB pressure against TCU ... missed part of the Horned Frogs game due to an ankle injury ... Kansas State game was first non-start in 33 games ... played only a handful of snaps due to the ankle injury ... had a dominant performance in the Alamo Bowl win over Oregon State ... earned Defensive MVP honors after registering eight tackles, including career highs in tackles for loss (6) and sacks (4.5) ... sack total set an Alamo Bowl game record (former mark: 3.5 by Purdue[apos]s Chike Okeafor in 1998) and ranks second on the school[apos]s all-time single-game list (5.0 by Shane Dronnet vs. Texas Tech in 1990) ... sack total was also tied for second in an FBS game during the season (5.0 by Quanterus Smith, W. Kentucky vs. FIU; 4.5 by Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina vs. Clemson) ... his TFL tally is third most in a UT game (7.0 - Tim Crowder at Rice, 2006; 6.5 - Steve McMichael vs. Texas Tech, 1979) ... named to ESPN.com[apos]s and SI.com[apos]s All-Bowl team.