American football tight end Christopher James Uzomah currently plays for the New York Jets, who are a member of the National Football League (NFL). After graduating from Auburn University, he was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
C. J. Uzomah is the son of Xavier and Stephanie Uzomah. He went to North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia, where he was a quarterback for the school’s football team.
During his senior year, he had a passing efficiency of 238 yards with two touchdowns, a rushing efficiency of 74 yards, and a receiving efficiency of 168 yards with one score. He threw for 1,750 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior, plus he rushed for 800 yards and 10 more touchdowns on the ground.
Although Uzomah spent most of his time at Auburn as a blocking tight end, he still managed to score touchdowns on seven of the 29 passes he grabbed during his four years there. During his time at Auburn, he focused his studies on marketing. When he was a freshman, he completed a touchdown pass that was 4 yards long.
On March 17, 2022, Uzomah signed a contract with the New York Jets that was for $24 million over the course of three years.
What nationality is C.J. Uzomah?
C.J. Uzomah is an American citizen. He is of Nigerian descent from his mother’s side. Uzomah was born in Suwanee, Georgia.