Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chidobe Awuzie

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2025

How Chidobe Awuzie built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Chidobe Awuzie is an American professional football cornerback currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft after playing college football at Colorado, Awuzie has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans. His career highlights revolve around his performance as a cornerback in the NFL.

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May 11, 2017: Signed with Dallas Cowboys

On May 11, 2017, Chidobe Awuzie signed a four-year, $4.28 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $1.25 million signing bonus.

September 17, 2017: First Career Start

On September 17, 2017, Chidobe Awuzie earned his first career start for the Cowboys after Orlando Scandrick's injury but then sustained a hamstring injury during the game.

2017: Drafted by the Cowboys

In 2017, Awuzie was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (60th overall) of the NFL draft. He was the 10th cornerback drafted that year.

2017: Pre-Draft Preparations

In 2017, Chidobe Awuzie attended the NFL Combine, participated in Colorado's Pro Day, and had private workouts with several teams, leading to projections as a high draft pick.

December 31, 2017: First Career Interception

On December 31, 2017, Chidobe Awuzie recorded his first career interception during a game against the Eagles, intercepting a pass from Nick Foles intended for Alshon Jeffery.

2018: Starting Cornerback for the Cowboys

In 2018, Chidobe Awuzie retained his role as a starting cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, finishing the season with 71 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, one interception, and one forced fumble.

January 5, 2019: First Career Playoff Game

On January 5, 2019, Chidobe Awuzie started his first career playoff game for the Cowboys, making six combined tackles and breaking up a pass against the Seattle Seahawks.