Chargers Rookie Gets A Sack In First-Ever Football Game He Ever Played; Team Goes Viral Celebrating It

Los Angeles Chargers 21-year-old rookie defensive lineman C.J. Okoye, who had never played a single football game in his life, managed to achieve a remarkable feat in his NFL debut.

The young athlete, hailing from Nigeria, became a sensation after securing a sack during his first appearance in a NFL game.

Okoye’s inspiring journey began when he was discovered as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.

This initiative, aimed at uncovering untapped football talent from around the world, led Okoye to join the Los Angeles Chargers.

His involvement in the program was facilitated through the efforts of former NFL Defensive End Osi Umenyiora’s The Uprise initiative, which aims to identify and nurture football talent in Africa.

C.J. Okoye was one of six Nigerian players selected to participate in the inaugural NFL Africa talent camp held in Ghana last year.

His raw potential and determination earned him a spot on the Chargers’ roster despite his lack of previous football experience.

During a preseason match against the Rams, Okoye astounded both his teammates by sacking Rams’ rookie quarterback Stetson Bennett.

The team went crazy celebrating it on the sidelines, and the electrifying moment was captured on video and quickly went viral.

Chargers’ head coach, Brandon Staley, expressed his awe at Okoye’s historic achievement, noting that his story is nothing short of remarkable.

Staley praised the International Player Pathway program for providing a platform for talented individuals like Okoye to showcase their abilities on the NFL stage.

Let’s not forget that Antonio Gates, one of the best players in Chargers team history, never played college football before either and become a star.