How he joined the Colts: Selected in third round (No. 89 overall) in 2019 NFL Draft
2022 by the numbers:
- 17 games (16 starts)
- 968 snaps
- 151 tackles
- 6 TFLs
- 5 pass break-ups
- 2 forced fumbles
Career stats (2019-2022):
- 64 games (49 starts)
- 3,198 snaps
- 420 tackles
- 15 TFLs
- 14 pass break-ups
- 3 interceptions
- 4 forced fumbles
- 2 sacks
- 4 QB hits
What you need to know
Okereke switched from playing mike linebacker in Matt Eberflus' 4-3 scheme to the will in Gus Bradley's defense. He set a career high with 151 tackles and played well both in pass coverage and against the run.
A look back at some of the best shots of linebacker Bobby Okereke from the 2022 season.
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Cato June Assistant Linebackers, Richard Smith Linebackers, #58 LB Bobby Okereke
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