Emeke Egbule

Chukuemeke MaCauley Egbule is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Houston.

Early life

Emeke Egbule attended North Shore Senior High School. He played both football and basketball for his school. He was named to the 2013 district 21-5A all-district first-team as a tight end.

Egbule played four years of college football at the University of Houston as a linebacker. He finished his four years with a total of 162 tackles.

Egbule was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
On August 31, 2021, Egbule was waived by the Chargers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 11, 2022.
On August 30, 2022, Egbule was waived by the Chargers.

On December 7, 2022, Egbule was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. He was released on May 22, 2023.

On September 18, 2023, Egbule signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League. He was released on October 17, 2023.

On November 16, 2022, Egbule was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL in the 2023 XFL draft, but did not play after signing with the Steelers. He signed a letter of intent with the Battlehawks on December 6, 2023. He was waived on March 22, 2024.

On March 26, 2024, Egbule returned to the Elks. He was released on May 15.