Toben Opurum
Toben Opurum (born November 18, 1990) is a former American football fullback. Opurum played in college at the University of Kansas. Opurum was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs. Opurum has also played for the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints. College career Opurum was recruited as a running back by Kansas. As a freshman, Opurum rushed for 554 yards and 9 touchdowns. Opurum began playing linebacker his sophomore year. His sophomore year, he recorded 21 tackles and 1 sack. Following his sophomore year, he was named Academic All Big-12. As a junior, Opurum recorded 45 tackles and 4 sacks. His performance his junior year earned Opurum an honorable mention on the All Big-12 team that season. His senior year, Opurum recorded 41 tackles and 1 and a half sacks. Professional career Kansas City Chiefs After going undrafted, Opurum signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 17, 2013. He played fullback during the Kansas City Chiefs' 2013 preseason, but was released during the Kansas City Chiefs' final cuts. He was then signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He was cut and re-signed to the practice squad several times during the 2013 season.