Chigozie Anusiem

Chigozie Anusiem (born November 5, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and Colorado State Rams and signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life Anusiem was born on November 5, 2000, in La Habra, California. He was the fourth of five children and the son of immigrants from Nigeria. With the football team, he won three varsity letters and was a two-way player at defensive back and wide receiver.

After receiving his degree, Anusiem initially transferred to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors to continue his career.

Washington Commanders Anusiem signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024. He was waived on August 27, 2024, then re-signed to the practice squad the following day.

Cleveland Browns Anusiem was signed off the Commanders' practice squad to the active roster of the Cleveland Browns on November 13, 2024.

On August 24, 2025, Anusiem was waived by the Browns.

Arizona Cardinals On August 28, 2025, Anusiem signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.

Las Vegas Raiders On December 9, 2025, Anusiem was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off of the Cardinals' practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on August 22, 2026.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fum FR Yds TD 2024 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2025 LV 3 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 4 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0