Bobby Okereke

Bobby Okereke (born July 29, 1996, in Santa Ana, California) is an NFL linebacker for the New York Giants. A Foothill High School product, he played his college football at Stanford in the Pac-12 before entering the league in the 2019 NFL Draft. Okereke was selected in Round 3 (No. 89 overall) by the Indianapolis Colts, marking his College Career and Draft Year as a key step in his pro path. In his Bobby Okereke NFL Profile, the 6-foot-2, 235-pound defender has built his resume as an every-down tackler with coverage production. In the 2025 regular season, he started all 17 games and posted 143 combined tackles (78 solo, 65 assists), 2 interceptions, 6 passes defended, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. He also logged 66 targets in coverage and returned his two interceptions for 54 yards, including a long return of 47. Okereke’s Player Position and Role on Team centers on off-ball linebacker responsibilities—high-volume tackling, underneath coverage, and occasional pressure (26 blitzes in 2025). His Bobby Okereke Stats also include 2 penalties for 20 yards in 2025, and he appeared in two 2025 preseason games with 3 combined tackles.