Ukeme Eligwe

Ukeme Markuss Eligwe (born April 27, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida State and Georgia Southern, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He also has been a member of the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, and Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders.
Professional career.
Kansas City Chiefs.
Eligwe was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round, 183rd overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.
On September 1, 2018, Eligwe was waived by the Chiefs.
New York Giants.
On September 3, 2018, Eligwe was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. On October 16, 2018, Eligwe was elevated to the active roster. He was waived on May 6, 2019.
Tennessee Titans.
On August 10, 2019, Eligwe was signed by the Tennessee Titans. He was waived on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on October 15.
New York Jets.
On October 26, 2019, Eligwe was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.
Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders.
On December 19, 2019, Eligwe was signed off the Jets' practice squad onto the Oakland Raiders' active roster.
Eligwe chose to opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic on August 4, 2020. He was waived after the season on March 1, 2021.
Personal life.
Eligwe is of Nigerian descent.