Christian Okoye
Football Player
Earned the nickname "The Nigerian Nightmare" thanks to his punishing running style. He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection with the Kansas City Chiefs, leading the NFL in rushing yards in 1989.
He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 1987 NFL draft.
He entered the NFL running a 4.40 40-yard dash at a weight of 260 lbs.
He was born in Enegu, Nigeria and attended Azusa Pacific University.
He was coached by Marty Schottenheimer as a member of the Chiefs.