The Giants signed former Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke. Here are five things to know about the newest member of the team.
1. Originally a third-round pick of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, Okereke (pronounced oh-ker-uh-KAY) has played 64 regular-season games with 49 starts, as well as one postseason game. The linebacker has missed just two games in his four seasons in the NFL.
2. His career numbers include 420 total tackles (293 solo), two sacks, 15 tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, three interceptions and 17 passes defensed.
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) pressures Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) on a fourth down play in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs onto the field before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) is seen during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 54-19. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 13, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) celebrates a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) is seen before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 54-19. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke greets fans as he walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 19-10. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) celebrates a sack during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) pressures Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) on a pass play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during an NFL football games, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) rushes around the edge during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) makes a catch as he runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) points to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) protects the edge as he defends during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeat the Colts 24-0. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) at the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) walks back to the huddle during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) walks to the field for practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Sunday, July 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke reacts after an incomplete pass by New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) rushes during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Linebacker (58) Bobby Okereke of the Indianapolis Colts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. The Buccaneers defeated the Colts 38-31. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Linebacker (58) Bobby Okereke of the Indianapolis Colts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. The Buccaneers defeated the Colts 38-31. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) looks to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) drops into pass coverage during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) stands ready during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 in Minneapolis. Indianapolis won 12-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) sprints down the field during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) wears a social justice sticker for Elijah McClain during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke #58 is seen on the sideline during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) sprints to the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) looks into the offensive backfield during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs onto the field for starting lineups during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) rushes Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) congratulate each after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) wears a sticker reading "Elijah McClain" during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars won 27-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) sets up for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) covers a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) plays against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) plays against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) warms up before before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke stands during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 26-16. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke runs during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 24-16.(AP Photo/David Dermer)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
3. Okereke, 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, is coming off the strongest season of his career. He registered a career-high 151 total tackles (99 solo), including six tackles for loss, to go with his five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. His 17 total tackles (13 solo) against the Giants in Week 17 were a career high. Over the last two seasons, his 283 total tackles rank as the ninth-most in the NFL.
4. The 26-year-old played in 51 games at Stanford from 2015-2018 and totaled 240 tackles (114 solo), 19 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, nine passes defensed, three forced fumbles, one interception (returned for a touchdown), one fumble recovery and one safety. He was named All-PAC-12 honorable mention in both 2017 and 2018. Okereke replaced former Giants linebacker Blake Martinez at Stanford when the latter entered the 2016 NFL Draft.
5. Born in San Mateo, California, Okereke (full name is Robert Nnanna Okereke) is first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Nigeria. During his childhood, he spent eight years as a scout and rose all the way up to his current level as an Eagle Scout. While attending Foothill High School, where he was a four-time varsity letterwinner, he performed in Carnegie Hall with his high school choir. Okereke, a management, science and engineering major at Stanford, interned under former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He also received his master's degree in media studies. His cousin, Amobi Okugo, plays as a midfielder and defender for the Austin Bold FC in the USL Championship league.
