Chargers go wild for Nigerian teammate who recorded sack in his first-ever organized football game

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Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman CJ Okoye got his first sack in the NFL when he took down Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett late in the fourth quarter of their preseason Week 1 matchup.

While this normally wouldn’t be that big of a deal, the Chargers’ sideline was going ballistic when Okoye wrapped Bennett’s legs up and brought him to the turf.

Why? This wasn’t just Okoye’s first NFL sack in his first NFL game. It was his first organized football game of his entire life. 

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Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman CJ Okoye is shown during rookie minicamp (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Yes, you read that correctly.

Okoye hails from Nigeria and is a part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program that allows athletes from various countries around the globe to try out for franchises around the league for a spot on their 53-man roster (or practice squad) during training camp. Okoye also participated in the NFL London Combine.

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He's certainly a long shot to make the roster when camp breaks before Week 1, but Okoye’s athleticism was on full display when he was rushing the passer. He ran a stunt to perfection, rushing to the right side of the offensive line.

As Bennett was scrambling out of danger, he didn’t see Okoye barreling in behind him. A perfectly timed dive and wrap of the legs secured the sack.

His Chargers teammates were waving towels, jumping up and down and turned the sideline into a party when he finally got back to it.

"It's a historic performance," Chargers head coach Brandon Staley