Prince Amukamara

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| position = Cornerback

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| birth_place = Leominster, Massachusetts, U.S.

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| high_school = Apollo {{nowrap|(Glendale, Arizona)}}

| college = Nebraska (2007–2010)

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New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2016}})
Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2021}})*

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Super Bowl champion (XLVI)
Unanimous All-American (2010)
Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2010)
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Prince Kelechi Amukamara (born June 6, 1989) is an American former professional football cornerback who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Nebraska, and earned unanimous All-American honors. He was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft, and was a member of the Giants' Super Bowl XLVI championship team as a rookie against his hometown team, the New England Patriots. Amukamara was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints.

Early life

Amukamara was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, to parents Romanus and Christy Amukamara, both natives of Nigeria. He soon moved to New Jersey before moving to Glendale, Arizona, when he was five years old.[http://www.azcentral.com/sports/preps/articles/1013hsamukamara1013.html Apollo's TD machine],{{dead link|date=February 2020}} The Arizona Republic, October 13, 2006. He has five sisters, named Princess, Promise, Peace, Precious, and Passionate.{{cite web | last=Youngmisuk | first=Ohm | title=Youngmisuk: Giants' new Prince receives royal welcome | website=ESPN.com | date=2011-04-29 | url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=youngmisuk_ohm&id=6451311 | access-date=2024-10-31}} Prince is of Igbo Nigerian descent.[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/huskies/2012909599_uwfb16.html UW's Jermaine Kearse matches up with Nebraska's Prince Amukamara] Seattle Times, September 15, 2010{{cite web | last=Merrill | first=Elizabeth | title=NFL Draft: Prince Amukamara embraces his defensive side | website=ESPN.com | date=2011-03-17 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2011/news/story?id=6225668 | access-date=2024-10-31}} His mother was an elite sprinter in Nigeria who was selected for the 1984 Nigerian Olympic team, but did not actually race there.[http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/05/prince_amukamaras_sisters_made.html Prince Amukamara's sisters made royal treatment nothing new for Giants' prized NFL Draft pick], Newark Star-Ledger, April 29, 2011. His father is a teacher.{{Cite news |last=Longman |first=Jeré |date=2015-03-18 |title=More Nigerian-Americans Are Reaching Highest Levels of Sports |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/19/sports/more-nigerian-americans-are-reaching-highest-levels-of-sports.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

Amukamara attended Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona, where he excelled in multiple sports. Most notably, Amukamara was a track & field standout in several events, and was one of the Hawks' most explosive weapons on the football field. Through six games in the 2006 season, he had rushed for 1,129 yards and 270 receiving yards on offense and recorded two interceptions on defense. He also had scored 18 offensive touchdowns and three defensive touchdowns. He finished the season with 2,106 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns as a running back and 95 tackles and two interceptions as a defensive back. The Arizona Republic named him the "Big School Player of the Year" in Arizona.[http://www.azcentral.com/sports/preps/articles/1224bigfbpoy1224.html Prince has earned his crown], The Arizona Republic, December 24, 2006. Amukamara was also named to the Arizona All-State team by Scout.com.[http://hsarizona.scout.com/2/601441.html 24-7's 4A1 All State Team] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818023803/http://hsarizona.scout.com/2/601441.html |date=August 18, 2011 }}, Scout.com, December 16, 2006.

Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Amukamara was listed as the 11th best prospect from Arizona.{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1571 |title=Arizona top 20 2007 |work=Rivals.com |date=January 26, 2007 }} On December 29, 2006, Amukamara committed to play college football at Nebraska. He also received scholarship offers from Colorado, Fresno State, Nevada, Oregon State, UNLV, and UTEP.[https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Prince-Amukamara-49410 Prince Amukamara], Rivals.com. During his senior year of high school, when asked what he thought about the recruiting process, he responded, "I'm not worried about the recruiting now. I will look at it closer after the season."

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College career

Amukamara attended the University of Nebraska, and played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team from 2007 to 2010. After arriving at Nebraska, Amukamara contemplated playing basketball on top of football, but dropped those plans after fall football practices began.[http://journalstar.com/sports/football/college/article_860cdac5-4f91-5725-9ee2-41482d02b62c.html Freshmen getting acclimated to college football], Lincoln Journal Star, August 9, 2007. As a freshman in 2007, Amukamara was described as being a newcomer "with a lot of personality" by senior linebacker Corey McKeon.[http://journalstar.com/sports/football/college/article_a42792ee-5cfa-578a-96b4-8def3d951fd8.html McKeon wants defense with an attitude], Lincoln Journal Star, August 6, 2007. He made his debut for Nebraska on September 22 against Ball State, playing on special teams.[http://journalstar.com/sports/football/college/article_35e8f98d-bc3b-5f33-80f8-a32e73afd28b.html Senior tight end is king of the hill Saturday], Lincoln Journal Star, September 22, 2007. Amukamara finished the year with four tackles in eight games, splitting time in the secondary and on special teams.[http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=831150 Prince Amukamara] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114200526/http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=831150 |date=November 14, 2010 }}, University of Nebraska.

Entering his sophomore season, there was speculation as to whether he would play at running back or cornerback,[http://tamu.scout.com/a.z?s=187&p=2&c=740693 Today's the Day], Scout.com, March 26, 2008. before being named the back-up cornerback after training camp.[http://columbustelegram.com/sports/college/article_b5b921d4-b2ba-55ad-a1ea-357b8b07695e.html Fisher, Compton figure in LB mix], Columbus Telegram, August 27, 2008. He ended up starting the games against Western Michigan, New Mexico State, and Virginia Tech, as he played in all 13 of Nebraska's games. He finished the year with 34 tackles, with his season-high of eight coming against Western Michigan.

As a junior, Amukamara became a starter at cornerback for Nebraska.[http://www.omaha.com/article/20090902/BIGRED/709029811/0/FRONTPAGE Guard Williams sits out again] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120906133641/http://www.omaha.com/article/20090902/BIGRED/709029811/0/FRONTPAGE |date=September 6, 2012 }}, Omaha World-Herald, September 2, 2009. Against Louisiana-Lafayette, Amukamara suffered an injury during the game, but did not miss any games.[http://www.omaha.com/article/20090927/BIGRED/709279800/0/FRONTPAGE Huskers tap into defensive back depth] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120905131508/http://www.omaha.com/article/20090927/BIGRED/709279800/0/FRONTPAGE |date=September 5, 2012 }}, Omaha World-Herald, September 27, 2009. Amukamara finished the 2009 season with five interceptions, tied for the most on the team, 11 pass-breakups, 64 tackles, and two sacks. He was named to the first-team All-Big 12 after the season.[https://archive.today/20120709213123/http://huskerextra.com/sports/football/article_51551432-4510-5d04-b314-5f11a602237d.html Four Huskers make first-team All-Big 12], Lincoln Journal Star, December 1, 2009.

Amukamara tallied 59 tackles and one sack, but no interceptions as a senior.[https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13975/prince-amukamara Prince Amukamara], ESPN. However, he only allowed 18 completed passes in his direction on 52 attempts during the season, and was praised for his "lock-down ability" against wide receivers during the season. Following the season, he was recognized as a unanimous All-American,2011 NCAA Football Records Book, [http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2011/Awards.pdf Award Winners], National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 12 (2011). Retrieved June 30, 2012. and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.[http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/baylor-bears/20101130-texas_sam-acho-and-texas-aandm_s-von-miller-highlight-all-big-12-first-team-defense.ece Texas' Sam Acho and Texas AandM's Von Miller highlight All-Big 12 first team defense], Dallas Morning News, November 30, 2010.[https://archive.today/20130130204919/http://www.omaha.com/article/20101202/BIGRED03/101209918 Henery makes All-Big 12], Omaha Herald-World, December 2, 2010.[http://www.omaha.com/article/20101208/BIGRED/712089831 Prince hauls in another award] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120908062355/http://www.omaha.com/article/20101208/BIGRED/712089831 |date=September 8, 2012 }}, Omaha World-Herald, December 8, 2010. Amukamara was also a Jim Thorpe Award finalist, a Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalist, and a Ronnie Lott Trophy quarterfinalist.

While at the University of Nebraska, Amukamara majored in political science and received his degree in sociology in December 2010.

=College statistics=

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style="font-weight:bold;" \| Solo ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| Ast ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| Tot ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| Sacks ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| Sacks-Yards ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| Int ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| PD ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| FF ! style="font-weight:bold;" \| FR
2007 \| Nebraska \| B12 \| 8 \| 0 \| 2 \| 2 \| 4 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0 \| 0
2008 \| Nebraska \| B12 \| 13 \| 3 \| 21 \| 13 \| 34 \| 1 \| 1-11 \| 0 \| 3 \| 2 \| 1
2009 \| Nebraska \| B12 \| 14 \| 14 \| 41 \| 23 \| 64 \| 2 \| 2-11 \| 5 \| 11 \| 1 \| 1
2010 \| Nebraska \| B12 \| 14 \| 14 \| 36 \| 23 \| 59 \| 1 \| 1-9 \| 0 \| 13 \| 0 \| 0

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Professional career

=Pre-draft=

Prior to his senior season at Nebraska, a National Football League (NFL) scouting service gave Amukamara a 7.3 rating, which was tied for the highest among 1,400 college seniors that were graded.[https://archive.today/20120906111735/http://www.omaha.com/article/20100706/BIGRED/707079886 NFL eyes are on Prince Amukamara], Omaha World-Herald, July 6, 2010. Sports Illustrated described him as being "physical, possessing solid football speed and top ball skills."[https://archive.today/20120717114024/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/09/02/nfl.draft.prospects/1.html Defensive prospects], Sports Illustrated, September 2, 2010. They later gave a him a first round grade after other NFL scouts had named him one of the best two seniors in all of college football.[https://web.archive.org/web/20101208092628/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/bill_trocchi/12/02/nebraska-oklahoma-big-12/ Game of the Week: Storied rivalry renewed in Big 12 title game], Sports Illustrated, December 2, 2010. He was projected to be a first round draft pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. Amukamara received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required positional and combine drills. On March 10, 2011, he participated at Nebraska's pro day along with teammates Niles Paul, Roy Helu, Alex Henery, Eric Hagg, Dejon Gomes, and 12 others. He opted to only perform positional drills for team representatives and scouts who attended.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/10/bengals-take-close-look-at-nebraskas-amukamara/| title=Bengals take close look at Nebraska's Amukamara| access-date=October 22, 2017| website=blogs.NFL.com| author=Gil Brandt}} Amukamara was ranked as the second best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFLdraftscout.com, NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and NFL analyst Brian Billick.{{cite web|url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/platform/amp/2011/2/11/1987963/mike-mayocks-updated-top-5-2011-nfl-draft-rankings| title=Mike Mayock's Updated Top 5 2011 NFL Draft Rankings| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=bigcatcountry.com| author=Alfie Crow| date=February 11, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/brian-billick-ranks-top-50-2011-nfl-draft-prospects-041911| title=Billick ranks top 50 NFL draft prospects| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=foxsports.com| author=Brian Billick| date=April 19, 2011}}

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=New York Giants=

==2011==

The New York Giants selected Amukamara in the first round (19th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=February 26, 2019}} He was the second cornerback selected behind Patrick Peterson (5th overall).[https://www.espn.com/blog/NFCEast/post/_/id/26506/sort/oldest/prince-amukamara-set-to-become-a-giant Prince Amukamara set to become a Giant], ESPN, April 29, 2011.

On August 4, 2011, the Giants signed him to a four-year, $8.18 million contract with 90% guaranteed. He was the longest hold out of the 2011 draft class.{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/prince-amukamara-ends-holdout-agrees-four-year-8-18-million-deal-new-york-giants-source-article-1.948087| title=Royal flush: Prince, Giants agree to deal| access-date=October 22, 2017| website=nydailynews.com| author=Ralph Vacchiano| date=August 5, 2011}} On August 6, 2011, he was sidelined indefinitely after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during practice.[https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hcY8HUgSJoocaSbVqaiiOfm7nUZw?docId=c934ee739f76438e8894872b217afecc Giants Amukamara hurts foot, out indefinitely]{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, AP, August 6, 2011{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/6840281/prince-amukamara-new-york-giants-breaks-foot-indefinitely| title=Prince Amukamara needs foot surgery| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ESPN.com| author=Mike Mazzeo| date=August 7, 2011}}

On November 20, 2011, Amukamara made his professional regular season debut against the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded a season-high five solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Vince Young on the first series of a Giants' 10–17 loss. In Week 14, he collected four solo tackles during a 37–34 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. He finished his rookie season with 14 combined tackles (12 solo), three pass deflections, and an interception in seven games and zero starts.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/princeamukamara/2495108/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: Prince Amukamara| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=NFL.com}} The New York Giants finished the {{NFL Year|2011}} season with a 9–7 record and received a playoff berth.

On January 8, 2012, Amukamara made his postseason debut and recorded two combined tackles in a 24–2 victory over the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC wildcard game. The Giants went on to defeat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 and the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 in overtime winning the NFC Championship.

On February 5, 2012, he made one tackle in a 21–17 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.

Throughout his rookie season in 2011, he was the New York Giants' third cornerback on their depth chart, behind Aaron Ross and Corey Webster.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/126/NYG| title=Ourlads.com: New York Giants' depth chart: 12/01/2011| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}

==2012==

He competed with Aaron Ross, Terrell Thomas, Jayron Hosley, and Justin Tryon for the starting cornerback job.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/NYG| title=Ourlads.com: New York Giants' depth chart: 10/01/2012| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ourlads.com}} He suffered a high ankle sprain during the Giants' preseason game against the Chicago Bears. The injury kept him sidelined for the first two games of the season.{{cite web| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1310844-prince-amukamara-injury-giants-cb-carted-off-field-with-reported-sprained-ankle.amp.html| title=Prince Amukamara Injury: Giants CB Carted off Field with Reported Sprained Ankle| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=bleacherreport.com| author=Jesse Reid| date=August 24, 2012}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

On September 20, 2012, he made his 2012 season debut, recording a tackle and a pass deflection in a 36–7 defeat of the Carolina Panthers. The following week, he earned four solo tackles and a pass deflection during a 17–19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. On October 14, 2012, Amukamara collected six solo tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Alex Smith in a 26–3 win against the San Francisco 49ers.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012101409/2012/REG6/giants@49ers| title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2012: New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=NFL.com}} In Week 10, he recorded a season-high ten combined tackles during a 13–31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He missed Week 15 and was limited in Week 16 due to a hamstring injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2012/12/27/3809214/prince-amukamara-injury-update-his-season-might-be-over| title=Prince Amukamara injury update: His season might be over| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=bigblueview.com| author=Ed Valentine| date=December 27, 2012}} He finished the season with 53 combined tackles (45 solo), seven pass deflections, and an interception in 13 games and 11 starts.

==2013==

In training camp, Amukamara competed with Aaron Ross, Corey Webster, and Jayron Hosley for the starting cornerback position. He was named the starting cornerback with Corey Webster to start the {{NFL Year|2013}} season.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/NYG| title=Ourlads.com: New York Giants' depth chart| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}

On September 15, 2013, Amukamara recorded a career-high ten solo tackles and defended a pass during a 23–41 loss to the Denver Broncos. On September 29, 2013, he collected three combined tackles, defended two passes, and intercepted Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Alex Smith in a 7–31 loss.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013092905/2013/REG4/giants@chiefs| title=NFL Game Center: Week 4-2013: New York Giants @ Kansas City Chiefs| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=NFL.com}} He finished the season with a career-high 85 combined tackles (76 solo), 14 pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.

==2014==

On May 1, 2014, the New York Giants picked up the fifth-year option for 2015 on Amukamara's rookie contract. He earned a salary of $6.89 million for 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/chicago-bears/prince-amukamara-7734/| title=Spotrac.com: Prince Amukamara contract| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=spotrac.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10867249/prince-amukamara-new-york-giants-2015-contract-option-picked-up| title=Prince Amukamara's option picked up| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ESPN.com| author=Dan Graziano| date=May 1, 2014}}

He competed with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Walter Thurmond for the starting cornerback job. Head coach Tom Coughlin named him the starting cornerback alongside Rodgers-Cromartie.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/NYG| title=New York Giants' depth chart: 10/01/2014| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}

On September 14, 2014, he recorded a season-high nine combined tackles and a pass deflection during the Giants' 14–25 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

The following week, he earned six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick during a 30–17 victory over the Houston Texans. In Week 4, Amukarmara recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted Washington Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins in a 45–14 victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014092500/2014/REG4/giants@redskins| title=NFL Game Center: Week 4-2014: New York Giants @ Washington Redskins| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=NFL.com}} He tore his bicep on November 3, 2014, ending his season.{{cite news|last1=Hurcomb|first1=Michael|title=Giants Coach Confirms Prince Amukamara is Done for Season|url=http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/24783810/giants-coach-confirms-prince-amukamara-is-done-for-season|access-date=November 4, 2014|date=November 4, 2014}} He finished with a total of 46 combined (37 solo), 11 deflected passes, and career-high three interceptions.

==2015==

Amukamara started the Giants' season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys and recorded a season-high eight combined tackles during a 26–27 loss. In Week 3, he made a season-high eight combined tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted Washington Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins during a 32–21 victory. On October 11, 2015, he suffered an injury to his pectoral during a 30–27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Amukamara missed Week 6-10 due to the injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/14/new-york-giants-prince-amukamara-out-eagles-injury-status| title=Reports: Giants CB Prince Amukamara could miss time with pectoral injury| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=SI.com| date=October 14, 2015}} In Week 15, he recorded a season-high seven solo tackles and defended two passes during a 35–38 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He started ten games in {{NFL Year|2015}} and appeared in 11, finishing with a total of 63 combined tackles (55 solo), ten pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.

=Jacksonville Jaguars=

On March 11, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Amukamara to a one-year, $5.5 million contract that included $3 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.5 million.{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14952373/cb-prince-amukamara-signs-jacksonville-jaguars|title= Jaguars sign CB Prince Amukamara to one-year deal|first=Mike |last=DiRocco|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=March 11, 2016}}

Amukamara competed against Davon House, Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Colvin, Dwayne Gratz, and Josh Johnson throughout training camp for the starting cornerback job. Head coach Gus Bradley named Amukamara the starting nickelback, alongside Davon House and Jalen Ramsey,

to begin the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/JAX| title=Ourlads.com: Jacksonville Jaguars' depth chart: 10/01/2016| access-date=October 23, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}

He started the Jaguars' season-opener against the Green Bay Packers and recorded two combined with tackles and a pass deflection. He missed Weeks 2 and 3 due to a hamstring injury.

=Chicago Bears=

==2017==

On March 10, 2017, the Chicago Bears signed Amukamara to a fully guaranteed one-year, $7 million contract with a signing bonus of $3.5 million.{{cite web|title=Chicago Bears add cornerback Prince Amukamara|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chicago-bears-add-cornerback-prince-amukamara-0ap3000000792218|author=Sessler, Marc|website=NFL.com|date=March 10, 2017}}

Throughout training camp, he competed with Marcus Cooper, Sherrick McManis, Bryce Callahan, and Kyle Fuller for the Bears' starting cornerback position. Head coach John Fox named him the Bears' starting cornerback to begin the {{NFL Year|2017}} season.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/CHI| title=Ourlads.com: Chicago Bears' depth chart: 10/01/2017| access-date=October 24, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}

On August 27, 2017, Amukamara suffered an ankle injury on the first play of a 19–7 preseason victory over the Tennessee Titans. He missed the last preseason game and the first two regular season games due to the ankle injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.all22.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-prince-amukamara-ankle-injury| title=Bears' CB Prince Amukamara suffers ankle injury on Sunday| access-date=October 24, 2017| website=all22.com| author=Tyler Dragon}} In Week 3, he made his Chicago Bears debut and collected three combined tackles and defended two passes in a 23–17 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. On October 9, 2017, Amukamara made his first start of the season and made four solo tackles in a 17–20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

==2018==

File:Prince Amukamara 2018.png in 2018]]

On March 13, 2018, Amukamara signed a three-year, $27 million extension with the Bears.{{Cite web |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-re-sign-acho-amukamara-20449345 |title=Bears re-sign Acho, Amukamara |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=March 14, 2018 |website=ChicagoBears.com}} On September 17, 2018, Amukamara recorded his first career interception for a touchdown on quarterback Russell Wilson in the 24–17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.{{Cite news |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-seahawks-prince-amukamara-interception-touchdown/ |title=Stand and deliver: Bears CB Prince Amukamara makes first pick-six vs. Seahawks |last=Jahns |first=Adam |work=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=October 5, 2018 |language=en}}

In week 10 against the Detroit Lions, Amukamara intercepted quarterback Matthew Stafford and also made eight tackles. The Bears won the game 34–22.

In week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams, Amukamara intercepted Jared Goff which sealed a 15-6 Bears win.

Amukamara finished the season with 66 tackles, 12 passes defended, and 3 interceptions, including a pick six. He received an overall grade of 81.0 from Pro Football Focus in 2018, which ranked as the 9th highest grade among all qualifying corner backs.{{cite web |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/prince-amukamara/6171 |title=Pro Football Focus: Prince Amukamara |author= |website=profootballfocus.com |access-date=March 31, 2019}}

==2019==

In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Amukamara made 2 tackles and forced a fumble off Stefon Diggs in the 16–6 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128093 |title=Bears lose Trubisky, shut down Cook in 16-6 win over Vikings |date=September 29, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=September 29, 2019}} In week 5 against the Oakland Raiders, he recovered a fumble forced by Sherrick McManis on Trevor Davis at the goal line in the 24–21 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128001 |title=Josh Jacobs rallies Raiders past Bears 24-21 |date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=October 6, 2019}} A pulled hamstring against the Detroit Lions in week 13 led to him missing the following week's game.

On February 21, 2020, Amukamara was released by the Bears after three seasons in a move to create cap space.{{cite news|last=Biggs|first=Brad|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-prince-amukamara-taylor-gabriel-cut-20200221-24gnkyxu3vcc7akx5dpowkbgxq-story.html|title=Bears release cornerback Prince Amukamara and wide receiver Taylor Gabriel, clearing $12.5 million in salary-cap space while creating 2 needs|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=February 21, 2020}}

=Las Vegas Raiders=

On May 18, 2020, Amukamara signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.{{cite web|title=Raiders sign cornerback Prince Amukamara|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cornerback-prince-amukamara|website=Raiders.com|date=May 18, 2020}} On August 31, he was released by the Raiders after being on their practice squad.{{cite web|title=Raiders release Prince Amukamara|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/31/raiders-release-prince-amukamara/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=August 31, 2020}}

=Arizona Cardinals=

On October 13, 2020, Amukamara was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Sign Prince Amukamara To Practice Squad|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-prince-amukamara-to-practice-squad|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 13, 2020}} His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.{{cite news |author=Root, Jess |title=3 practice squad players have contracts expire without futures deal |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/12/3-practice-squad-players-have-contracts-expire-without-futures-deal/ |website=USAToday.com |date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=February 16, 2021}}

=New Orleans Saints=

On August 2, 2021, Amukamara signed with the New Orleans Saints.{{cite web|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-prince-amukamara-keivarae-russell-080221|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|work=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=August 2, 2021|accessdate=August 2, 2021}} He was released by New Orleans on August 17.

On August 24, 2023, Amukamara signed a one-day contract with the New York Giants to retire as a member of the team that drafted him.{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=August 24, 2023 |title=Giants Sign CB Prince Amukamara To One-Day Contract To Retire |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/giants-sign-cb-prince-amukamara-to-one-day-contract-to-retire/ |access-date=August 24, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}

=NFL statistics=

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="4"\| Tackles ! colspan="3"\| Fumbles ! colspan="6"\| Interceptions
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
GP	GS	Comb	Total	Ast	Sack	FF	FR	Yds	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	PD
2011	NYG \| 7 \|\| 0 \|\| 14 \|\| 12 \|\| 2 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3
2012	NYG \| 13 \|\| 11 \|\| 53 \|\| 45 \|\| 8 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 6
2013	NYG \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 85 \|\| 76 \|\| 9 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| -4 \|\| -4 \|\| -4 \|\| 0 \|\| 13
2014	NYG \| 8 \|\| 8 \|\| 45 \|\| 37 \|\| 8 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 66 \|\| 22 \|\| 38 \|\| 0 \|\| 11
2015	NYG \| 11 \|\| 10 \|\| 63 \|\| 55 \|\| 8 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 6 \|\| 6 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 10
2016	JAX \| 14 \|\| 12 \|\| 49 \|\| 46 \|\| 3 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 6
2017	CHI \| 14 \|\| 12 \|\| 48 \|\| 45 \|\| 3 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 7
2018	CHI \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 66 \|\| 57 \|\| 9 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 58 \|\| 19.3 \|\| 49 \|\| 1 \|\| 12
2019	CHI \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 53 \|\| 44 \|\| 9 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 10
colspan="2"\| Career	113	99	477	417	60	0.0	6	3	0	10	126	73	49	1	78

{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13975/prince-amukamara|title=Prince Amukamara Stats|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=March 10, 2017}}

Personal life

Amukamara married Pilar Davis in 2014. Amukamara is a Christian, refrains from alcohol, and has stated that he stayed chaste before marriage.{{Cite web |last=Bonham |first=Chad |date=2012-12-14 |title=A conversation with New York Giants defensive back Prince Amukamara |url=https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/inspiringathletes/2012/12/a-conversation-with-new-york-giants-defensive-back-prince-amukamara.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Inspiring Athletes}} He has spoken about his faith saying, "... the feeling of winning the Super Bowl went away pretty quickly. I don't think about it much unless people remind me. ... But to be a Christian, that's a daily thing and that's what I think about the most.

Amukamara is an ambassador for Up2Us Sports, a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underserved youth by providing them with coaches trained in positive youth development.{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/nfl-star-prince-amukamara-joins-up2us-as-ambassador-1945823.htm|title=NFL Star Prince Amukamara Joins Up2Us as Ambassador|work=Market Wired |date=September 10, 2014 |access-date=April 14, 2017}}

Amukamara took part in a Chicago Bears' tradition of the "Home Team Hand-Off" program, where Chicago players can purchase season tickets and donate them to a charity of their choice. He chose to donate to "The Other's Program".{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-players-handing-off-tickets-to-local-charities|title=Bears players handing off tickets to local charities|last=Kaufman|first=Simon|date=September 14, 2018|website=Chicagobears.com}}

References

External links

{{Football stats |nfl=Prince-Amukamara|espn=13975 |pfr=A/AmukPr00|yahoo=24806}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20101114200526/http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=831150 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]
[http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/prince-amukamara?id=2495108 NFL combine profile]

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