A Nigerian former basketball player turned NFL International Player Pathway tackle who forced his way into Kansas City's starting lineup as a rookie.
Chukwuebuka "Chu" Godrick has one of the most unique backgrounds on Kansas City's roster, arriving in football through the NFL's International Player Pathway program after a background in basketball. Still developing as a lineman, he unexpectedly found himself starting games for the Chiefs in his first NFL season.
Path to the league
Godrick, a native of Nigeria, came to the NFL through the International Player Pathway program rather than a traditional college football route, having played basketball before transitioning to football.
Career highlights
Godrick spent time developing on Kansas City's practice squad before earning a look on the active roster, a notable achievement for a player so new to the sport of football.
2025 season recap
Godrick was elevated from the practice squad and made his NFL debut in Week 15 after an injury to starting right tackle Jaylon Moore. He started the next three games, was signed to the active roster on December 20, and earned a 58.1 overall grade from Pro Football Focus with a 70.5 pass-blocking grade.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Chukwuebuka Godrick
- ESPN: Chukwuebuka Godrick
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- -
- Hometown
- Aguleri, Nigeria
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
