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CB Chimdi Chekwa (Official Thread)

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Just wanted to say I wish Chimdi the best. I could always tell he was a great corner this year, because sometimes 3/4 of the game would go by without a single pass being thrown in his direction. He would draw some PI calls sometimes, but thats ok, I loved his aggressive play style. Best of luck, hope he heals up fast
 
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OSU football: Chekwa's auditions on hold
Cornerback's wrist injury keeps him out of Senior Bowl, limits combine schedule
Thursday, January 13, 2011
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

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Neal C. Lauron | Dispatch
Chimdi Chekwa suffered a dislocated right wrist during the Sugar Bowl. |

Chimdi Chekwa's college checklist was almost complete, and he was flying high.

He had gained his degree in accounting from Ohio State in December. He had been named an All-America cornerback by the Football Writers Association of America. He had turned heads in the NFL scouting ranks with a solid senior season. And nine days ago, he had just made a spectacular leaping breakup of a deep pass by Arkansas in the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl. Next was the NFL draft.

Then he came back to earth.

In fact, he landed on his right wrist.

"The first thing that went through my brain was, 'Am I still going to be able to play the rest of the game?'" Chekwa said yesterday. "Initially, I didn't think I was going to be out for the rest of the night. Then I looked at my wrist and saw it dangling, and went, 'Wow.'"

The wrist was dislocated so severely that surgery was needed the next day in Columbus.

The final college game for most talented players is usually the next step in beefing up their resume for the NFL draft, which follows in April. In between is a time when some can show off their talent for a week at an all-star game such as the Senior Bowl, in which Chekwa was scheduled to participate, or prepare for workouts at the scouting combine in February in Indianapolis.

But Chekwa will have his lower right arm in a cast for at least five more weeks. That means he won't be playing in the Senior Bowl, and he likely won't be taking part in much more than the team interview portion of the combine.

Ohio State football trainer Doug Calland said in a couple of weeks Chekwa should be able to do almost any conditioning or strength drills except for those that demand the use of gripping something with his right hand. That restriction should last for at least a couple of months.

"But long term, he should do quite well," Calland said.

The possibility remains that Chekwa could participate in Ohio State's pro day in March, or perhaps at a private workout later. But he probably won't be a forgotten man at the draft.

"The kid probably would have been a first-round pick" before the injury, NFL draft analyst Gil Brandt said. "I know there are a lot of people who like him a lot. We'll see how it goes now."

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OSU has combine material

By TIM MAY

It appears that Ohio State is going to be downright defensive when it comes to participation in the 2011 NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis next month.

From preliminary information, six departing starters from the 2010 OSU defense have been invited thus far. They include cornerback Chimdi Chekwa, who might not be able to do any of the workouts, due to the dislocated right wrist he suffered in the Sugar Bowl win over Arkansas, but will be able to take part in the physicals and interview process.
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Chimdi Chekwa
CB, Ohio State

War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good overall athletic ability, play speed, and range to develop at the position at the next level. Has good quickness and ability to play in tight man-to-man coverage from press. Shows above average toughness and aggressiveness in run support. Has the starting experience on both sides as a CB, in addition to work as the nickel back in his first season. Plays fast as a gunner on special teams.

Weaknesses: Has marginal size with limited growth potential to develop for the position at the next level. Has a higher-cut frame, which makes his cod ability and transition from his pedal choppy and awkward. Has only average burst to close and quickness to break on the ball. Shows little awareness to the ball in the air and has limited career interception production. Lacks good recovery speed downfield. Shows marginal strength as a tackler and in run support near the line of scrimmage.

Bottom line: Chekwa is a three-year starter at cornerback. However, he does not show the ability to find the ball in the air. He appears to lack the ability to track, adjust, and make a play on the ball downfield as a man-to-man coverage player. He has quick footwork in his pedal, but has choppy transition skills because of his long-legged frame. He is often a step or two late on the catch. He doesn't have the size or length to break-up a pass in tight coverage against a big receiver. He has proven to be durable and tough in his career. However, he is not strong or physical as a tackler or run support player near the line of scrimmage.
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NFL combine notebook: Dislocated wrist limits Chekwa's involvement
Monday, February 28, 2011
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

INDIANAPOLIS - Chimdi Chekwa is disappointed that he's not 100 percent healthy at the NFL combine, probably the biggest job interview of his life.

But the Ohio State cornerback has found that his frustration level has lessened in the weeks since he suffered a severely dislocated right wrist in the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl on Jan.4.

"It was definitely frustrating a little bit in the beginning when I couldn't make the trip to the Senior Bowl," he said. "But after weeks of dealing with it, you kind of get used to it and you understand it's a part of the game and just make the most of it."

That's what Chekwa planned to do at the combine. He had surgery on Jan. 5 and got his cast removed two weeks ago. But he still wears a soft cast and has screws in his wrist that will be removed March 15.

For that reason, he said he will run the 40-yard dash on Tuesday, and also will jump and do some of the position drills, such as backpedaling.

But he obviously won't do the bench press, or any drills involving "touching," such as the cone drill and shuttles.

He won't do those drills at OSU's pro day on March 11, either.

"Stuff happens in football," Chekwa said. "I'm just going to continue to work every day and try to make the most of this process."
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