Derrick Nnadi
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Derrick Nnadi
| image = Derrick Nnadi.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Nnadi with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019
| current_team = New York Jets
| number = 91
| position = Defensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|5|9}}
| birth_place = Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 317
| high_school = Ocean Lakes {{avoid wrap|(Virginia Beach)}}
| college = Florida State (2014–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 75
| pastteams = * Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2018|2024}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights = * 3× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
- Third-team All-ACC (2017)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Tackles
| statvalue1 = 233
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 5.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 =
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 2
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 1
| pfr = NnadDe00
}}
Derrick Nnadi (born May 9, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.{{Cite web |last=McGahee III |first=Wayne |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Senior Moment: Derrick Nnadi reflects on his most memorable moment at Florida State |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2017/11/17/senior-moment-derrick-nnadi-reflects-his-most-memorable-moment-florida-state/873684001/ |access-date=February 24, 2019 |website=Tallahassee Democrat |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=McGahee III |first=Wayne E. |date=December 21, 2017 |title=FSU defensive tackle Nnadi 'never thought' about not playing in the bowl game |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2017/12/21/fsu-defensive-tackle-nnadi-never-thought-not-playing-bowl-game/973228001/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=Tallahassee Democrat |language=en-US}}
Professional career
On December 9, 2017, it was announced that Nnadi had accepted his invitation to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Nee |first=Chris |date=December 9, 2017 |title=FSU defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi invited to 2018 Senior Bowl |url=https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/florida-state-seminoles-football-senior-defensive-tackle-derrick-nnadi-invited-to-the-2018-reeses-senior-bowl-112045362/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=247sports.com}} On January 19, 2018, it was reported that Nnadi would not be participating in the Senior Bowl due to an unspecified injury.{{Cite web |last=Sonnone |first=Brendan |date=January 19, 2018 |title=FSU DT Derrick Nnadi will not participate in Senior Bowl |url=https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/florida-state-seminoles-football-defensive-tackle-derrick-nnadi-not-participating-in-senior-bowl-113920044/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=247sports.com}} Nnadi attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed all of the combine and positional drills. His overall performance was described as poor and was a detriment to his draft stock.{{Cite web |last=Judis |first=Patrick |date=April 15, 2018 |title=NFL Draft 2018: Can Derrick Nnadi overcome poor combine to thrive in pros? |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/4/15/17220052/nfl-draft-2018-can-derrick-nnadi-overcome-poor-combine-to-thrive-in-pros |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=cincyjungle.com}} On March 20, 2018, Nnadi participated at Florida State's pro day and chose to perform the short shuttle (4.97s) and vertical jump (25.5"). He attended a private workout with the New York Jets. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Nnadi was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the seventh best defensive tackle in the draft by Scouts Inc. and was ranked the 11th best defensive tackle prospect by DraftScout.com.{{Cite web |title=Derrick Nnadi, DS #11 DT, Florida State |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=130748&draftyear=2018&genpos=dt |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=draftscout.com}}{{Cite web |title=NFL Derrick Nnadi-ESPN |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=101524& |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
{{external media
| video1 =
[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000925008/Derrick-Nnadi-s-full-2018-NFL-Scouting-Combine-workout Derrick Nnadi's NFL Combine Workout]
| video2 =
[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000926399/Breaking-down-DT-Derrick-Nnadi-s-college-highlights NFL Draft Profile: Derrick Nnadi]
}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1
| weight = 317
| dash = 5.38
| ten split = 1.81
| twenty split = 3.04
| shuttle = 4.97
| cone drill = 8.15
| vertical = 27
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 0
| bench = 25
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33 1/2
| hand span = 9 7/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Derrick Nnadi Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/derrick-nnadi/32004e4e-4115-7287-94ee-cd56344264cf |access-date=August 3, 2018 |website=National Football League}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=130748&DraftYear=2018 |title=2018 NFL Draft Scout Derrick Nnadi College Football Profile |access-date=March 31, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Nnadi in the third round with the 75th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Swanson |first=Kent |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Chiefs draft Florida State DT Derrick Nnadi in third round |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/4/27/17294362/chiefs-draft-florida-state-dt-derrick-nnadi-in-third-round |access-date=June 17, 2018 |website=ArrowheadPride.com}} The Chiefs traded their third (86th overall) and fourth round (122nd overall) picks to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the Ravens' third round pick (75th overall) in order to draft Nnadi.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Instant analysis: Chiefs trade up in round 3, select Derrick Nnadi |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/04/27/instant-analysis-chiefs-trade-up-in-round-3-select-derrick-nnadi/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today}}
{{external media
| video1 =
[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000929644/Willie-Lanier-announces-the-Chiefs-select-Derrick-Nnadi-No-75 Chiefs draft Derrick Nnadi 75th overall]
}}
On June 15, 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Nnadi to a four-year, $3.74 million contract featuring a signing bonus of $959,400.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Derrick Nnadi contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/derrick-nnadi-25174/ |access-date=August 23, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
In Week 11 of the 2019 season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football, Nnadi recorded his first career interception off Philip Rivers in the 24–17 win.{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Mahomes, Chiefs hold off Chargers 24–17 in Mexico City |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128134 |access-date=November 18, 2019 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}} The Chiefs went on to win Super Bowl LIV over the San Francisco 49ers, their first championship in 50 years.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=February 2, 2020 |title=Chiefs rally once again to defeat 49ers, win SB LIV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-rally-once-again-to-defeat-49ers-win-sb-liv-0ap3000001100762 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}
On March 20, 2022, Nnadi re-signed with the Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Sweeney |first=Pete |date=March 20, 2022 |title=Report: Chiefs bringing back Derrick Nnadi on one-year deal |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2022/3/20/22988041/report-chiefs-bringing-back-derrick-nnadi-on-one-year-deal |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=Arrowhead Pride}} Nnadi won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
Nnadi re-signed with the Chiefs on March 23, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=March 21, 2023 |title=Chiefs to re-sign free agent DT Derrick Nnadi |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/21/kansas-city-chiefs-2023-nfl-free-agency-derrick-nnadi-re-signed/ |access-date=October 21, 2023 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}} Nnadi won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}
Nnadi re-signed with the Chiefs on March 19, 2024.{{cite web|title=Chiefs Re-Sign DT Derrick Nnadi|url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-re-sign-dt-derrick-nnadi|website=Chiefs.com|date=March 19, 2024}}
On July 17, 2024, Nnadi was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.{{cite web | last=Foote | first=Jordan | title=Chiefs Announce Slew of Roster, Injury Moves to Begin Training Camp | website=SI.com| date=2024-07-17 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/chiefs-announce-slew-of-roster-injury-moves-to-begin-training-camp | access-date=2025-03-09}} On August 6, the Chiefs activated Nnadi off of the PUP list.{{cite web|title=Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi: Activated off PUP list|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chiefs-derrick-nnadi-activated-off-pup-list/|website=Cbssports.com|date=August 6, 2024}}
=New York Jets=
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the Super Bowl |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | |
| 2018 | KC
| 16 || 11 || 35 || 17 || 18 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 16 || 16 || 48 || 18 || 30 || 1.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | KC
| 15 || 15 || 47 || 23 || 24 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | KC
| 17 || 10 || 38 || 21 || 17 || 3.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 17 || 17 || 25 || 11 || 14 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 17 || 17 || 29 || 16 || 13 || 1.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | KC
| 17 || 1 || 11 || 3 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NnadDe00.htm Career] | 115 | 87 | 233 | 109 | 124 | 5.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
=Postseason=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | |
| 2018 | KC
| 2 || 2 || 8 || 1 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 3 || 3 || 7 || 4 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | KC
| 3 || 3 || 11 || 3 || 9 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | KC
| 3 || 0 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 3 || 3 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC
| 1 || 1 || 8 || 4 || 4 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | |KC
| 3 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NnadDe00.htm Career] | 18 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 23 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
Nnadi is of Nigerian descent.{{Cite web |last=Okupa |first=Francis |date=April 23, 2018 |title=Nigeria dominates Africa's 2018 NFL draftee list |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/23292146/nigeria-dominates-africa-2018-nfl-draftee-list |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}} He attended Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.{{Cite web |last=Winkler |first=Adam |date=January 30, 2020 |title=Virginia Beach's Derrick Nnadi soaking-in Super Bowl experience |url=https://www.wtkr.com/2020/01/29/virginia-beachs-derrick-nnadi-soaking-in-super-bowl-experience |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=WTKR |language=en}}
Nnadi has celebrated each Chiefs win during the 2019 season by paying the adoption fee for a dog at a local Kansas City shelter. He celebrated winning Super Bowl LIV by paying the adoption fees for all adoptable dogs at the shelter.{{Cite web |last=Nesbitt |first=Andy |date=February 3, 2020 |title=Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi celebrates Super Bowl win by doing something awesome for over 100 rescue dogs |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/super-bowl-chiefs-derrick-nnadi-helps-rescue-dogs |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=USA Today}}{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2020 |title=Derrick Nnadi pays dog adoption fees after Super Bowl win |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-51368668 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=BBC News}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.newyorkjets.com/team/players-roster/derrick-nnadi/ New York Jets bio]
- [http://seminoles.com/sports/football/roster/derrick-nnadi/ Florida State Seminoles bio]
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