Victor Dimukeje (born November 18, 1999) is a Nigerian professional American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils,[1] and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 18, 1999 Lagos, Nigeria | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Boys' Latin School (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.) | ||||||||||
| College | Duke (2017–2020) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2021 (6th round, 210th overall pick) | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2025 | |||||||||||
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Early life
editDimukeje was born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 8.[2]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
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| 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.87 m) | 262 lb (119 kg) | 33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 8+1⁄8 in (2.04 m) | 4.83 s | 1.72 s | 2.88 s | 4.38 s | 7.20 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) | 28 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[3][4] | ||||||||||||
Arizona Cardinals
editDimukeje was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (210th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Arizona on May 25, 2021.[6] Dimukeje primarily played on special teams as a rookie.
New York Giants
editOn March 18, 2025, Dimukeje signed with the New York Giants.[7] On May 8, it was announced that Dimukeje had suffered a torn pectoral muscle during offseason workouts with the team.[8] In five appearances for the team, he recorded one pass deflection and three combined tackles. On December 13, Dimukeje was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury.[9]
San Francisco 49ers
editOn August 17, 2026, Dimukeje signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[10]
References
edit- ↑ "Victor Dimukeje - 2020 - Football". Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ Preston, Mike (March 26, 2021). "Hard work about to pay off for Victor Dimukeje after journey from Nigeria to NFL draft". The Guam Daily Post.
- ↑ "Victor Dimukeje Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ↑ "Victor Dimukeje, Duke, DE, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ↑ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Add Gowan, Dimukeje, Wiggins, Menet In Late Rounds". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ↑ Links, Zachary (May 25, 2021). "NFL Draft Signings: 5/25/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ↑ Citak, Matt (March 18, 2025). "Reports: Giants agree to terms with OLB Victor Dimukeje". Giants.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ↑ Raanan, Jordan (May 8, 2025). "Sources: Giants' Victor Dimukeje tears pec during workout". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Giants make series of roster moves ahead of Week 15". giants.com. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ↑ "449ers Sign DL Victor Dimukeje, OL Nick Zakelj to One-Year Deals; Release Two Players". 49ers.com. August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
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