Bobby Iwuchukwu Robert Chukuma Iwuchukwu ( born August 1 , 1983 in Arlington , Texas ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . He was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints in 2006 . He played collegiately at Purdue . High school career . Iwuchukwu was ranked the No . 94 overall in Southwest by Prep Football Report and was a two - year letterman at James Martin High School in Arlington , Texas . He was limited to five games as senior due to high ankle sprain . Iwuchukwu also participated in track and field , was a National Merit Scholar , a two - year selection to Who ' s Who of America ' s High School Athletics , and recipient of UTA Summer Science Institute Award for Excellence in Physics . College career . 2002 . After being redshirted in 2001 , Iwuchukwu appeared in all 13 games as reserve and on special teams in 2002 . He had four solo tackles , including one for loss , and led the team with three blocked kicks . He blocked a field goal at Notre Dame , an extra point at Michigan State and another field goal against Washington in the Sun Bowl . 2003 . Iwuchukwu appeared in all 13 games as reserve and on special teams in 2003 , amassing 14 tackles ( 8 solo , 6 assists ) and a blocked kick . He blocked a 41 - yard field goal attempt by Mike Nugent at Ohio State as time expired to send game into overtime . Iwuchukwu also had three tackles ( 1 solo , 2 assists ) in that game . He recorded a season - high five tackles ( all solo ) against Georgia in the Capital One Bowl after replacing the injured Gilbert Gardner . 2004 . In 2004 , Iwuchukwu received the team ' s Most Improved Award for his defensive play in the spring . He started first eight games before suffering season - ending knee injury , yet ranked second on team with two blocked kicks . He also had 40 tackles ( 20 solo , 20 assists ) , including four for loss and 0 . 5 sacks , with one pass breakup and one fumble recovered . In a game against Illinois , he had a career - high 13 tackles ( 6 solo , 7 assists ) , including career - high tying 1 . 5 for loss , recovered fumble and blocked field goal . Iwuchukwu also blocked field goal at Notre Dame . 2005 . As as senior in 2005 , Iwuchukwu battled injuries and missed four of the team ' s 12 games . He finished the season with 27 tackles ( 18 solo ) , 4 . 5 tackles for loss , and one sack . He had a season high six tackles against Notre Dame , while his lone sack came against Wisconsin . Professional career . At Purdue ' s Pro Day in March 2006 , Iwuchukwu ran the 40 - yard dash in 4 . 49 and 4 . 51 seconds . He also had a 35 - inch vertical jump , 4 . 30 short shuttle , 11 . 81 long shuttle , 7 . 11 three - cone drill and 26 bench presses . 2006 . After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft , Iwuchukwu signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 1 . He was waived by the team on August 2 , then signed by the San Francisco 49ers a week later when linebacker Andre Torrey tore his ACL . Iwuchukwu attended training camp with the 49ers but was released during final cutdowns on September 2 . He was added to the team ' s practice squad the following day , but released some time later . He was subsequently was signed to the Ravens practice squad , though was not re - signed after the teams playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts . 2007 . On February 6 , 2007 , Iwuchukwu signed a future contract with the Miami Dolphins . He was subsequently released on May 1 .