Ugo Amadi

Ugochukwu Amadi was born on May 16, 1997, in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his football career at John Overton High School in Nashville, where he was recognized as a four-star cornerback recruit, garnering interest from various Power 5 conference programs. Amadi committed to the University of Oregon, where he played all 51 games for the Oregon Ducks from 2015 to 2018, starting in 34 of them. During his collegiate tenure, he accumulated 165 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, eight interceptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns, 33 passes defended, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Amadi’s professional journey in the NFL began when he was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (132nd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the Seahawks, from 2019 to 2021, demonstrating his versatility as a defensive back. In 2022, Amadi experienced several transactions, including trades to the Philadelphia Eagles and subsequently to the Tennessee Titans, before eventually signing with the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. His time with the Chiefs culminated in a significant achievement when he became a Super Bowl champion in Super Bowl LVII.

In 2023, Amadi signed with the New Orleans Saints, where he played in all 17 games, primarily contributing on special teams. He re-signed with the Saints in March 2024 and was later re-signed to the practice squad after being released in August. By October 2024, he was elevated to the active roster, appearing in 11 games with 5 starts, recording 7 pass deflections, 2.0 sacks, and 65 combined tackles. Amadi re-signed with the Saints on a one-year contract in March 2025, underscoring his consistent presence and value to the team.