Obum Gwacham
Obum Gwacham (born March 20, 1991) is a Nigerian professional gridiron football defensive end for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has played for the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. Professional career. Seattle Seahawks. On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Gwacham was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 209th pick in the sixth round. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Seahawks. New Orleans Saints. On September 6, 2015, he was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints. He  was placed on injured reserve on September 28, 2016. On September 2, 2017, the Saints released Gwacham. Arizona Cardinals. On September 4, 2017, Gwacham was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. New York Jets. On October 4, 2017, Gwacham was signed by the New York Jets off the Cardinals' practice squad. On August 31, 2018, Gwacham was waived by the Jets. Arizona Hotshots. In 2019, Gwacham joined the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football. Indianapolis Colts. On June 13, 2019, Gwacham signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He was released on August 31, 2019. Tampa Bay Vipers. Gwacham  was selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 21st Round (round one of phase three) of the 2020 XFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve before the start of the season on January 21, 2020. He was activated from injured reserve on February 24, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. BC Lions. Gwacham signed with the BC Lions of the CFL on December 9, 2020. Personal life. Gwacham was born in Nigeria but moved to Chino Hills, California with his family when he was seven.