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{{Short description|American football player (born 1978)}}
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| birth_place=Pittsburgh, PA
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2001}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2001}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2007}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2007}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XL|XL]])
* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XL|XL]])
* Second-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[1998 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1998]])
* 1998 All Big Ten, Second Team
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* Starting Center for 2000 Big Ten Championship team
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* Starting Guard in the 2001 Hula Bowl All-Star game in Maui
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'''Chukwunweze Sonume "Chukky" Okobi''' (born November 18, 1978) is a former [[American football]] [[Center (American football)|center]] and commercial actor. He was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fifth round of the [[2001 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]].


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'''Chukwunweze Sonume "Chukky" Okobi''' (born November 18, 1978) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[Center (American football)|center]] and commercial actor. He was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fifth round of the [[2001 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]].
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Okobi earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Steelers in [[Super Bowl XL]] against the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He has also been a member of the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and [[Houston Texans]].
He currently owns and operates [[The Mansion at Maple Heights]] bed and breakfast in Pittsburgh, Pa.


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Okobi earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Steelers in [[Super Bowl XL]] against the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He has also been a member of the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and [[Houston Texans]].
==Family==
Chukky currently is a Master Practitioner in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). With his brand, Basic Instructions, he helps executives, athletes and others to access the resources within themselves to achieve the life experience they desire.
Parents: Dr. Elsie Okobi, PhD, Dr. Anthony Okobi, MD (deceased).
Siblings: Brothers Dr. Anthony Okobi (deceased), MD and Emmy Okobi MBA. Sisters Obi Okobi (deceased) and Didi Okobi.


== Early years ==
== Early life ==
He attended [[Trinity-Pawling School]] in [[New York (state)|New York]], where he was an All-conference football player as a junior and senior. He also lettered in baseball twice and earned one letter in track and field.
He attended [[Trinity-Pawling School]] in [[New York (state)|New York]], where he was an All-conference football player as a junior and senior. He also lettered in baseball twice and earned one letter in track and field.


== College career ==
== College career ==
Okobi received a scholarship offer from Purdue head coach, [[Jim Colletto]] in January 1996. Although he received much interest from several division I programs, it was the only full scholarship offer that he received. He redshirted in 1996 and went on to be a 4-year starter at Purdue at right guard (1997–99) and center (2000) under head coach, [[Joe Tiller]]. He was named to the All-Big Ten Second team in 1998 as a sophomore and received preseason accolades from many publications going into the 1999 season, including several All American nods. But prior to his junior season, he suffered a torn biceps in training camp and was expected to miss the entire '99 season. He returned and started the final 6 games of that season. In 2000, he moved from right guard to center and helped Purdue win its first Big Ten title in 34 years and a BCS Bowl berth (Rose Bowl). He was the center for Heisman Trophy finalist and New Orleans Saints quarterback [[Drew Brees]] and started on an offensive line that featured 5 future NFL player, including New England Patriots All-Pro Tackle, Matt Light. He started at right guard in the Hula Bowl All-Star game in Maui following the 2000 season.
Okobi received a scholarship offer from Purdue head coach, [[Jim Colletto]] in January 1996. Although he received much interest from several division I programs, it was the only full scholarship offer that he received. He redshirted in 1996 and went on to be a 4-year starter at Purdue at right guard (1997–99) and center (2000) under head coach, [[Joe Tiller]]. He was named to the All-Big Ten Second-team in 1998 as a sophomore and received preseason accolades from many publications going into the 1999 season, including several All American nods. But prior to his junior season, he suffered a torn biceps in training camp and was expected to miss the entire '99 season. He returned and started the final 6 games of that season. In 2000, he moved from right guard to center and helped Purdue win its first Big Ten title in 34 years and a BCS Bowl berth (Rose Bowl). He was the center for Heisman Trophy finalist and New Orleans Saints quarterback [[Drew Brees]] and started on an offensive line that featured 5 future NFL player, including New England Patriots All-Pro Tackle, Matt Light. He started at right guard in the Hula Bowl All-Star game in Maui following the 2000 season.


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==


=== Pittsburgh Steelers ===
=== Pittsburgh Steelers ===
He was selected with the 15th pick of the fifth round of the [[2001 NFL Draft]]. He has played in many games since then, usually platooning the center position with [[Jeff Hartings]], and replacing Hartings when he is injured or otherwise unable to play. During the [[2006 Pittsburgh Steelers season|2006 season]], Hartings suffered a minor knee injury that thrust Okobi into action: he started the last five games. On February 2, Jeff Hartings retired from the NFL. Okobi entered [[National Football League Training Camp|training camp]] as the starting center, but was replaced by [[Sean Mahan]].
He was selected with the 15th pick of the fifth round of the [[2001 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He has played in many games since then, usually platooning the center position with [[Jeff Hartings]], and replacing Hartings when he is injured or otherwise unable to play. During the [[2006 Pittsburgh Steelers season|2006 season]], Hartings suffered a minor knee injury that thrust Okobi into action: he started the last five games. On February 2, Jeff Hartings retired from the NFL. Okobi entered [[National Football League Training Camp|training camp]] as the starting center, but was replaced by [[Sean Mahan]].


=== Arizona Cardinals ===
=== Arizona Cardinals ===
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Okobi was signed by the [[Houston Texans]] on January 15, 2008. He was placed on season-ending [[injured reserve]] with a triceps injury on May 22, and released with an injury settlement on June 2.
Okobi was signed by the [[Houston Texans]] on January 15, 2008. He was placed on season-ending [[injured reserve]] with a triceps injury on May 22, and released with an injury settlement on June 2.


== Post-football career ==
== After football ==
[[File:MMHRCSS.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[The Mansion at Maple Heights]].]]
[[File:MMHRCSS.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[The Mansion at Maple Heights]].]]
Okobi has been involved in several different aspects of entertainment since his departure from the [[NFL]]. He dabbled in songwriting and hip hop, collaborating on projects with successful artists such as [[Pittsburgh Slim]] and Margot B., as well as being produced by E. Dan, a producer that has been credited with launching the career of rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]].
Okobi has been involved in several different aspects of entertainment since his departure from the [[NFL]]. He dabbled in songwriting and hip hop, collaborating on projects with successful artists such as [[Pittsburgh Slim]] and Margot B., as well as being produced by E. Dan, a producer that has been credited with launching the career of rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]]. He has been a member of the [[Screen Actors Guild]] since 2006 and has starred in commercials for [[ESPN]], Campbell's Chunky Soup, and the Pennsylvania Lottery.
He has been a member of [[Screen Actors Guild]] since 2006 and has starred in commercials for [[ESPN]], Campbell's Chunky Soup, and the Pennsylvania Lottery.
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Okobi debuted his rap career with the hit Buctown!, a song pertaining to the success of the [[2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season|2011 Pittsburgh Pirates]].
He currently owns and operates a popular bed and breakfast and wedding location in Shadyside called [[The Mansion at Maple Heights]] <ref>[http://www.mansionmapleheights.com/ The Mansion at Maple Heights Bed & Breakfast &#124; A Unique Venue located in Pittsburgh, PA] {{webarchive |url=https://www.webcitation.org/5uzrmWJmp?url=http://www.mansionmapleheights.com/ |date=December 15, 2010 }}</ref>
He has also had various different business dealings, including partnering with entrepreneur Danny White to open car washes in the Pittsburgh area.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reynolds |first1=Dan |title=Steelers' Okobi, ex-hockey player team up on car washes, strip mall |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2007/04/30/story12.html |website=BizJournals.com |publisher=Pittsburgh Business Times |access-date=1 January 2023}}</ref>
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He also debuted his rap career with the hit Buctown!, a song pertaining to the success of the [[2011 Pittsburgh Pirates season|2011 Pittsburgh Pirates]].
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080706121003/http://media3.steelers.com/team/player/49228 Pittsburgh Steelers bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080706121003/http://media3.steelers.com/team/player/49228 Pittsburgh Steelers bio]
* [http://mansionmapleheights.com]
* [http://basicinstructions.com]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:American football centers]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Pittsburgh]]
[[Category:Purdue Boilermakers football players]]
[[Category:Purdue Boilermakers football players]]
[[Category:Pittsburgh Steelers players]]
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[[Category:Arizona Cardinals players]]
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[[Category:Houston Texans players]]
[[Category:Houston Texans players]]
[[Category:Super Bowl champions]]

Latest revision as of 00:14, 24 November 2024

Chukky Okobi
No. 56, 55
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1978-11-18) November 18, 1978 (age 46)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
College:Purdue
NFL draft:2001 / round: 5 / pick: 146
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:78
Games started:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chukwunweze Sonume "Chukky" Okobi (born November 18, 1978) is an American former professional football center and commercial actor. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft. He played college football at Purdue.

Okobi earned a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks. He has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans. Chukky currently is a Master Practitioner in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). With his brand, Basic Instructions, he helps executives, athletes and others to access the resources within themselves to achieve the life experience they desire.

Early life

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He attended Trinity-Pawling School in New York, where he was an All-conference football player as a junior and senior. He also lettered in baseball twice and earned one letter in track and field.

College career

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Okobi received a scholarship offer from Purdue head coach, Jim Colletto in January 1996. Although he received much interest from several division I programs, it was the only full scholarship offer that he received. He redshirted in 1996 and went on to be a 4-year starter at Purdue at right guard (1997–99) and center (2000) under head coach, Joe Tiller. He was named to the All-Big Ten Second-team in 1998 as a sophomore and received preseason accolades from many publications going into the 1999 season, including several All American nods. But prior to his junior season, he suffered a torn biceps in training camp and was expected to miss the entire '99 season. He returned and started the final 6 games of that season. In 2000, he moved from right guard to center and helped Purdue win its first Big Ten title in 34 years and a BCS Bowl berth (Rose Bowl). He was the center for Heisman Trophy finalist and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and started on an offensive line that featured 5 future NFL player, including New England Patriots All-Pro Tackle, Matt Light. He started at right guard in the Hula Bowl All-Star game in Maui following the 2000 season.

Professional career

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Pittsburgh Steelers

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He was selected with the 15th pick of the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft.[1] He has played in many games since then, usually platooning the center position with Jeff Hartings, and replacing Hartings when he is injured or otherwise unable to play. During the 2006 season, Hartings suffered a minor knee injury that thrust Okobi into action: he started the last five games. On February 2, Jeff Hartings retired from the NFL. Okobi entered training camp as the starting center, but was replaced by Sean Mahan.

Arizona Cardinals

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On September 1, 2007, Okobi was released from the Steelers. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.

Houston Texans

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Okobi was signed by the Houston Texans on January 15, 2008. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a triceps injury on May 22, and released with an injury settlement on June 2.

After football

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The Mansion at Maple Heights.

Okobi has been involved in several different aspects of entertainment since his departure from the NFL. He dabbled in songwriting and hip hop, collaborating on projects with successful artists such as Pittsburgh Slim and Margot B., as well as being produced by E. Dan, a producer that has been credited with launching the career of rapper Wiz Khalifa. He has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild since 2006 and has starred in commercials for ESPN, Campbell's Chunky Soup, and the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Okobi debuted his rap career with the hit Buctown!, a song pertaining to the success of the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates. He has also had various different business dealings, including partnering with entrepreneur Danny White to open car washes in the Pittsburgh area.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Reynolds, Dan. "Steelers' Okobi, ex-hockey player team up on car washes, strip mall". BizJournals.com. Pittsburgh Business Times. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
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