The New York Giants agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches. Here are five things to know about the man who likes to be called Nacho:
1. Originally a sixth-round pick by Kansas City in 2015, Nunez-Roches has appeared in more than 100 games with the Chiefs (2015-2017) and Buccaneers (2018-2022). He has also played in eight postseason games with four starts, including Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV championship run.
2. His career numbers include 132 tackles, 3.5 sacks (career-high 2.0 last season), 12 quarterback hits, 14 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) react after teammates force a turnover against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts after making a tackle during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) waits on the snap during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens,Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) gets set before the play during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-16. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) with a smart phone celebrating after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich. The Buccaneers defeated the Seahawks 21-16. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens,Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich. The Buccaneers defeated the Seahawks 21-16. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens,Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Rakeem Nunez-Roches on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 in Pittsburgh. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) warms up during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) walks to the line during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) wears a Florida Strong shirt during warmups of a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts running off the field an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) tackles Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) watches the sideline during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) laughs as he leaves the field during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches smiles as he walks onto the field during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) runs onto the field during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts running off the field an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before playing against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. The Buccaneers defeated the Colts 38-31. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) takes the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts after defeating the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) lines up during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) sets up for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) lines up for the play during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) smiles after celebrating a turnover during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept 19, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Don Montague)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates a stop against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) stops Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates a tackle for a loss against the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept.19, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) in action during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates as he walks off the field at halftime during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9 to win Super Bowl LV. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) reacts against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) leaves the field after injury against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches is seen during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches plays during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) drops back in coverage during the second half of an NFL Football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
A detail shot of the helmet of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates a stop against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) during the introduction to their NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) takes the field for introduction before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) lines up against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) takes the field for introduction before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (99) celebrates a tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) during the first half of their NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
3. The 6-foot-2, 307-pounder helped Tampa Bay's 2020 championship defense lead the league in rushing yards allowed per game (80.6) and yards allowed per rush (3.60), while ranking sixth in yards allowed per play (5.12), sixth in yards allowed per game (327.1). The Buccaneers that season were also tied for second in tackles for loss (91), tied for fourth in sacks (48.0) and tied for fifth in takeaways (25).
4. In 2021, he was part of a defense that held the Patriots to negative-1 yard rushing, the fewest allowed in a game in Buccaneers history and the fewest allowed by any NFL team since 2007.
5. He started 24 of 31 games at Southern Miss (2011-2014) and was named first-team All-Conference USA following his redshirt junior year (2014). A native of Dangriga, Belize, he attended Central High School (Phenix City, Alabama). His wife serves in the Air Force, while his father and three cousins served in the Army and an additional cousin serves in the Navy.
