'06 FL CB Chimdi Chekwa
Clermont (FL)
East Ridge
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 175 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds
2005 stats: 40 tackles, 7 interceptions; 4 fumble recoveries
Chimdi's name is starting to surface as the tOSU staff is scouring Florida. He holds offers from Georgia Tech, Clemson, South Carolina, Ole Miss, Maryland, Wake Forest, and Iowa State while also garnering attention from Iowa, Florida, Michigan State, and Auburn. Chimdi has official visits set up for Maryland (12/16) and Wake Forest (1/6). He claims Georgia Tech as his leader right now.
From the summer:
GoUpState.com
8/3
August 09, 2005
SEC Schools Lead For Chekwa
By Phil Kornblut
DB Chimdi Chekwa (6-0 170) of Clermont, FL says USC and Ole Miss are his top two right now. "I liked the SEC, I think that's the best conference," he said. "They are recruiting me hard. Ole Miss, I think I have a better chance of playing early. They are about even." Chekwa also has offers from Clemson, Iowa State, Wake Forest, Maryland, Temple and Central Florida. And he's also drawing interest from Iowa and Florida.
6/22
Corner Favors USC
By Phil Kornblut
USC is the current favorite of DB Chimdi Chekwa (6-0 170) of Clermont, FL. The Gamecocks have offered along with Clemson, Iowa State, Wake Forest, Ole Miss, Maryland and Temple. "Steve Spurrier is there and they need cornerbacks," Chekwa said of USC. "Of all the teams that have offered me, I like them better from what I've seen. And it's not that far from here." Chekwa is also drawing interest from Iowa, Michigan State, Florida, Auburn, South Florida and Central Florida. USC leads followed by Clemson and Ole Miss. He will attend a passing camp at Clemson this weekend. Last season Chekwa had 40 tackles with 4 interceptions. "I match up well with big receivers," he said. "I have good speed and I'm a good tackler." Chekwa was named first team all district and all area as a junior.