Victor Dimukeje

Victor Dimukeje
San Francisco 49ers
PositionLinebacker
Roster status Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (1999-11-18) November 18, 1999
Lagos, Nigeria
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolBoys' Latin School (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.)
CollegeDuke (2017–2020)
NFL draft2021: 6th round, 210th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles70
Sacks4
Forced fumbles2
Pass deflections2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Victor Dimukeje (born November 18, 1999) is a Nigerian professional American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils,[1] and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Dimukeje was born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 8.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		262 lb
(119 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 8+1⁄8 in
(2.04 m)		4.83 s1.72 s2.88 s4.38 s7.20 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		28 reps
All values from Pro Day[3][4]

Arizona Cardinals

Dimukeje was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (210th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Arizona on May 25, 2021.[6] Dimukeje primarily played on special teams as a rookie.

New York Giants

On March 18, 2025, Dimukeje signed with the New York Giants.[7] On May 8, it was announced that Dimukeje had suffered a torn pectoral muscle during offseason workouts with the team.[8] In five appearances for the team, he recorded one pass deflection and three combined tackles. On December 13, Dimukeje was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury.[9]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 17, 2026, Dimukeje signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[10] On August 27, Dimukeje was placed on season-ending injured reserve.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Victor Dimukeje - 2020 - Football". Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ Preston, Mike (March 26, 2021). "Hard work about to pay off for Victor Dimukeje after journey from Nigeria to NFL draft". The Guam Daily Post.
  3. ↑ "Victor Dimukeje Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Victor Dimukeje, Duke, DE, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  5. ↑ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Add Gowan, Dimukeje, Wiggins, Menet In Late Rounds". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 25, 2021). "NFL Draft Signings: 5/25/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ Citak, Matt (March 18, 2025). "Reports: Giants agree to terms with OLB Victor Dimukeje". Giants.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ Raanan, Jordan (May 8, 2025). "Sources: Giants' Victor Dimukeje tears pec during workout". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Giants make series of roster moves ahead of Week 15". giants.com. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "449ers Sign DL Victor Dimukeje, OL Nick Zakelj to One-Year Deals; Release Two Players". 49ers.com. August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  11. ↑ "49ers Sign DL Joyner to One-Year Deal, Place DL Dimukeje on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026.


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