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Namdi Obiazor is a 6'3", 229-pound right inside linebacker from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He began his college career at Iowa Western Community College (2020–21) before transferring to TCU, where he appeared in 53 games across four seasons. Over his tenure with the Horned Frogs, Obiazor accumulated 88 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in his senior year (2025), earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 10 tackles and an interception against Colorado on October 4. The New England Patriots selected him in the sixth round (212th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Namdi Obiazor played 1 game in 2025 with a 91% share of special-teams snaps.

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T-123 of 278 · LB market by AAV

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