El Paso Times · Apr 7, 2020
UTEP NFL hopefuls face challenges trying to catch on
Denzel Chukwukelu finishes up UTEP career El Paso Times
In normal times, former UTEP defensive end Denzel Chukwukelu would be scrambling to meet with NFL teams, laying the groundwork for a free-agent deal following the NFL Draft in two weeks.
Instead, he's locked down in his El Paso apartment, doing what he can to stay in shape, keep in touch with NFL teams and wait to learn what his future holds.
UTEP's Defensive Tackle Denzel Chukwukelu wipes his jersey off after a tackle against Nevada Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso."I do 500 pushups everyday, staying healthy, staying in football shape, doing workouts," Chukwukelu said. "When I get to a team I won't have to catch up."