David Agoha

David Ebuka Agoha
No. 53 – Denver Broncos
PositionOutside linebacker
Roster status
International
Personal information
Born (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 25)
Aguleri, Eastern Region, (Anambra State, Nigeria)
Listed height
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight
252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Ebuka Agoha (born 18 May 2001) is a Nigerian professional American football outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. Agoha has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans.

Biography

David Agoha was born in Aguleri, Anambra, Nigeria.

Agoha, originally from Bende in Abia State, Nigeria, was first discovered by Olutobi and Iseolupo Adepitan, founders of Educational Basketball, while playing for the Invaders Basketball Academy of Ado Ekiti in Nigeria's Premier Basketball League. He was later discovered by former New York Giants player Osi Umenyiora's Uprise camp.

In 2023, Agoha became one of six Nigerian players to join an NFL club for the season, having been selected through the International Player Pathway Program.

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 12, 2023, Agoha was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed a reserve/future contract with Las Vegas on January 6, 2025. On April 30, Agoha was released by the Raiders.

Tennessee Titans

On October 21, 2025, Agoha signed with the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future with Tennessee contract on January 5, 2026. Agoha was waived by the Titans on August 2, following the signing of Laki Tasi.

Denver Broncos

On August 31, 2026, Agoha signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ "David Agoha Biography". ESPN. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  2. ↑ MacKenzie, Daniel (6 January 2023). "NFL International Player Pathway spotlight: David Ebuka Agoha, Nigeria". American Football International. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Champion, Aidan (10 May 2023). "David Ebuka Agoha Has the Bar Set High For Himself". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Tafur, Vic (20 August 2023). "From Nigeria with love for football: Raiders celebrate David Agoha's first sack". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "From Lagos to Las Vegas, Raiders' Agoha was 'born' to play in the NFL". ESPN.com. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Egobiambu, Emmanuel. "Six Nigerians Join NFL Clubs". channelstv.
  7. ↑ "Raiders add DL David Ebuka Agoha to roster through the NFL International Player Pathway Program". Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "NFL International Player Pathway spotlight: David Ebuka Agoha, Nigeria –". American Football International. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings". Raiders.com. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  10. ↑ Champion, Aidan (13 February 2024). "Raiders Under Contract: DT David Ebuka Agoha". 8newsnow.
  11. ↑ "Raiders sign 12 players to Reserve/Future contracts". Raiders.com. 6 January 2025.
  12. ↑ Churchill, Justin. "Las Vegas Raiders once again take advantage of a roster rule while testing the potential of a prospect". A to Z Sports. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  13. ↑ Mihalko, Mark (21 October 2025). "Tennessee Titans add two to practice squad". Titans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (5 January 2026). "Titans Sign 11 Players to Futures Contracts". TennesseeTitans.com.
  15. ↑ "Titans Make a Flurry of Roster Moves, Signing Three Players and Waiving Three Others". Tennessee Titans. 2 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  16. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (31 August 2026). "Broncos sign 17 players to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved 31 August 2026.