Chukky Okobi was drafted No. 146 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 78 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 78
- Career AV
- 757th at Purdue
The pick
How Chukky Okobi came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Career approximate value
- 757th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20076 years after the draft
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Chukky Okobi.
Illinois College
Kansas State
Penn State
Purdue in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chukky Okobi in the 2001 NFL Draft
Chukky Okobi is a Center out of Purdue selected No. 146 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chukky Okobi drafted?
Chukky Okobi was selected No. 146 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/chukky-okobi.
What college did Chukky Okobi play for?
Chukky Okobi played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Chukky Okobi's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/chukky-okobi.