Chig Okonkwo was drafted No. 143 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 38 · #143 overall
Chig Okonkwo Maryland Draft
Chig Okonkwo was drafted No. 143 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1636th at Maryland
The pick
How Chig Okonkwo came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 238 lbs
- Hometown
- Powder Springs, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 164 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1636th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Chig Okonkwo.
Houston
South Carolina State
North Carolina
Kentucky
Maryland in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chig Okonkwo in the 2022 NFL Draft
Chig Okonkwo is a Tight end out of Maryland selected No. 143 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Chig Okonkwo drafted?
Chig Okonkwo was selected No. 143 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/chig-okonkwo.
What college did Chig Okonkwo play for?
Chig Okonkwo played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Chig Okonkwo's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/chig-okonkwo.