Uchenna Nwosu

Uchenna Nwosu

27-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Seattle Seahawks
Questionable
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Nwosu took advantage of increased opportunity with the Seahawks in 2022, as he posted career highs in tackles (67) and sacks (9.5) while averaging 51.5 defensive snaps per game. He has one year left on his contract and stands to receive a significant increase in pay if he can repeat that effort this season. Nwosu should have every opportunity to do so as long as he can hold off 2022 second-round pick Boye Mafe - who had a mediocre rookie season - and 2023 second-rounder Derick Hall. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#Subscriber-Only
IDP
$Signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks in July of 2023.
On track for Week 1
LBSeattle Seahawks
Pectoral
March 26, 2024
Nwosu (pectoral) is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Nwosu missed all but the first six games of the 2023 campaign due to a torn pectoral, and while it's unclear whether he'll be ready for the start of training camp, there seem to be no concerns about his Week 1 availability. When healthy, Nwosu's presence should provide Seattle's pass rush with a boost it sorely missed last year, as the 27-year-old recorded 9.5 sacks over 17 games in 2022.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2023 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2022 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2019 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2018 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Seattle SeahawksSeahawks 2023 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

112798%
78268%
77768%
50043%
29926%
27324%
23721%
13412%
192%
131%
91%
40%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
2023 Uchenna Nwosu Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review
How do Uchenna Nwosu's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
251 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.65 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
33.67 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Uchenna Nwosu See More
Box Score Breakdown: Snap, Routes, Air Yards & Personnel from Week 7
157 days ago
The NFC West was full of interesting developments Week 7, including RBs Darrell Henderson and Emari Demercado ascending to lead roles for their respective teams.
NFL Game Previews: Patriots-Cardinals Matchup
December 8, 2022
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night matchup as Mac Jones and the Patriots travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals.
IDP Analysis: Week 8 Review
IDP Analysis: Week 8 Review
October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022
With the return of Josey Jewell, Jonas Griffith should garner more snaps than Alex Singleton going forward as the No. 2 linebacker.
NFL Game Previews: Monday Night Matchups
September 14, 2022
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night matchups as Kirk Cousins and the Vikings take on the Eagles in the nightcap of a doubleheader.
2022 Los Angeles Chargers Preview: Roster Moves, Depth Chart, Schedule, Storylines and More
July 22, 2022
Not only will the ascending Justin Herbert benefit from having his key weapons on offense back in 2022, the Chargers’ offseason focus on fortifying the team’s defense puts a postseason bid well within reach.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Looking to shine in new role
LBSeattle Seahawks
June 11, 2022
Nwosu feels that his new situation in Seattle is "Like a breath of fresh air," that will allow him to "really be able to shine and put my name out there," after four years in a limited role with the Chargers, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Seahawks certainly feel that Nwosu is ready to be a full-time starting pass rusher after signing him to a two-year, $20 million contract this offseason. The 25-year-old started to shoulder a larger role during his final season with the Chargers in 2021, starting 15 of 17 games and registering career highs with 40 tackles and five sacks while playing 744 defensive snaps. Nwosu has flashed the potential to be an effective pass rusher with 15 career sacks, but he will have the opportunity to show his overall versatility in new Seattle's newly implemented defensive system under first-year coordinator Clint Hurtt.
See All NFL Rumors
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Nwosu finally handled a full-time starting role for the Chargers last season and finished with five sacks, 17 QB hits and 30 pressures through 17 games. The 25-year-old was promptly rewarded with a two-year, $20 million bridge deal in Seattle. Darrell Taylor should have a starting edge role locked up, and Nwosu will need to battle veteran Shelby Harris to secure the other side, but rookie second-round pick Boye Mafe eventually could make some noise, too.
Nwosu easily had his best season to date, establishing new career highs in tackles (33), QB hits (11), sacks (4.5) and pass deflections (two). The Chargers are counting on the 24-year-old taking another step forward with longtime pass rusher Melvin Ingram now elsewhere.
More Fantasy News
Heads to IR
LBSeattle Seahawks
Pectoral
October 26, 2023
Nwosa (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Set to undergo surgery
LBSeattle Seahawks
Pectoral
October 25, 2023
Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Nwosu (pectoral) is officially set to undergo season-ending surgery, Michael-Shawn Duggar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Requires season-ending surgery
LBSeattle Seahawks
Pectoral
October 23, 2023
Nwosu is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his injured pectoral, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Likely to miss Week 8
LBSeattle Seahawks
Pectoral
October 23, 2023
Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Nwosu is likely to miss at least one game with a pectoral strain, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Dealing with pec strain
LBSeattle Seahawks
Pectoral
October 22, 2023
Nwosu suffered a pectoral strain in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.