Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2022 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life.

Chigoziem Okonkwo is a tight end who played college football at the University of Maryland. During the 2021 season, Chig finished as the teams second-leading receiver (52 receptions) for 447 yards and a team-best in receiving touchdowns (5) TDs. Chig also ranks second in receptions by a tight end in Maryland program history. At the 2022 NFL Combine, Chig was the tight-end with the fastest 40-yard dash time, running it in 4.52s.

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