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Sam Acho Biography

Sam Acho is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 6, 1988 in Dallas, Texas, United States. NFL linebacker that was fourth-round selection from the Arizona Cardinals in 2011, in which he recorded seven sacks in his rookie season. He was a free agent in 2015 when he was signed as a free agent for Chicago Bears. Chicago Bears.

He as well as He and Calais Campbell led the Cardinals in sacks in 2011. led the Cardinals in sacks in the 2011 season.

As a freshman at the University of Texas, Acho played in 11 games, recording six tackles and a sack. As a sophomore in 2008, he recorded 15 tackles and three sacks. As a junior in 2009, Acho started all 14 games and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 by The Associated Press after recording 55 tackles and eight sacks.

After his senior season in 2010, Acho was voted team MVP. He also won the William V. Campbell Trophy, given annually to college football’s top scholar-athlete, as well as the Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for outstanding community service, and was a finalist for the Lott Trophy. During his senior year, the Sporting News named Acho one of the 20 smartest athletes in sports, a list that included two other college players and 17 professionals from the four major American sports.

He is the younger brother of He has a younger brother named Emmanuel, who also played at Texas and was sixth round pick in 2012. who played at Texas and was a sixth-round selected in 2012.

NameSam Acho
First NameSam
Last NameAcho
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdaySeptember 6
Birth Year1988
Place of BirthDallas
Home TownTexas
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsChristie Acho, Sonni Acho
SiblingsEmmanuel Acho
SpouseNgozi Ebichi
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He made his professional regular season debut in the Arizona Cardinals’ season-opener against the Carolina Panthers and made his first career regular season tackle in their 28–21 victory. On October 23, 2011, Acho recorded two solo tackles and made his first career sack during a 32–20 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. Acho sacked Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a five-yard loss in the fourth quarter. On October 30, 2011, Acho earned his first career start and recorded five combined tackles, a sack, and forced the first fumble of his career during a 30–27 loss at the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. Acho forced a fumble while sacking quarterback Joe Flacco for a ten-yard loss in the third quarter. Acho remained the starting outside linebacker for the last ten games of the season after Joey Porter was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. In Week 10, he collected a season-high six solo tackles during a 21–17 win at the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished his rookie season in 2011 with 40 combined tackles (35 solo), seven sacks, two pass deflections, and four forced fumbles in 16 games and ten starts. Acho’s seven sacks are the second most ever by a Cardinals rookie, trailing Simeon Rice’s 12.5 in 1996.

Sam Acho Net Worth

Sam Acho is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Acho's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at his time at the University of Texas, where the team’s MVP was in his senior year. He also took home the William V. Campbell and Wuerffel award for his achievements in community service and academics.

He was a top shot discus thrower and putter at the high school level. He earned a master’s in education in the field of education from Arizona State University was named one of the 20 most intelligent athletes in the world by Sporting News.

Samuel Onyedikachi Acho (born September 6, 1988) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Texas, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Chicago Bears.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

On July 29, 2011, the Arizona Cardinals signed Acho to a four-year, $2.51 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $474,428.

The Arizona Cardinals selected Acho in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Acho was the 12th defensive end drafted in 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Acho’s brother, Emmanuel Acho, also played football for Texas, where he was a consensus All Big 12 linebacker in 2011. Emmanuel was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. Emmanuel became an analyst for ESPN in 2017.

On October 21, 2012 Acho recorded four combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception during a 21–14 loss at the Minnesota Vikings. Acho made his first career interception off a pass by Vikings’ quarterback Christian Ponder, that was originally intended for running back Adrian Peterson, in the second quarter. In Week 14, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles in the Cardinals’ 58–0 loss at the Seattle Seahawks. He started in all 16 games in 2012 and recorded a career-high 48 combined tackles (35 solo), four sacks, three pass deflections, and two interceptions.

Who is Sam Acho Dating?

According to our records, Sam Acho married to Ngozi Ebichi . As of December 1, 2023, Sam Acho’s is not dating anyone.

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Acho attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and performed all of the combine and positional drills. On March 29, 2011, he participated at Texas’ pro day, but chose to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Acho was projected to be a second or third round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the seventh best outside linebacker in the draft by DraftScout.com.

Facts & Trivia

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He started in the Arizona Cardinals’ season-opener at the St. Louis Rams and collected a season-high two solo tackles and forced a fumble in their 27–25 loss. In Week 3, Acho made two solo tackles and a sack before exiting the Cardinals’ 31–7 loss at the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter due to an ankle injury. On September 23, 2013, the Arizona Cardinals placed Acho on injured reserve after he was diagnosed with a broken left fibula and was scheduled to miss the remainder of the season. He finished the season with five solo tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in three games and ten starts.

Are Sam and Emmanuel Acho twins?

Emmanuel and Sam Acho are brothers with extensive careers in the National Football League. Emmanuel is a former NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. He is an analyst for ESPN and co-host of Cover Four, a video series on the Dallas Cowboys website.

What happened to Sam Acho?

On November 5, 2019, Acho signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting him with former coach Bruce Arians.

What is Sam Acho salary at ESPN?

Contract:2 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary$2,750,000
Total Guarantees$2,950,000
Guaranteed at Signing$2,950,000
Free Agent:2020 / UFA

Where did Sam Acho go to college?

The University of Texas at Austin

Is Sam Acho married?

Ngozi Ebichi

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