Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi

Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi (born 15 October 2000) is a Nigerian professional American football nose tackle. He joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway (IPP) program and has been a member of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, and the United Football League (UFL)'s San Antonio Brahmas.

Early life Ndubuisi was born on 15 October 2000, in Lagos, Nigeria. He grew up playing soccer and basketball before watching a YouTube video about the National Football League (NFL)'s best hits when he was 18. He enjoyed watching it and decided that he wanted to be a football player. He was noticed by Ejike Ugboaja, who co-leads (with Osi Umenyiora) UpRise Academy, a program that helps identify African football talent, and was invited in 2021. He also trained with former NFL offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley.

Professional career Arizona Cardinals In 2022, Ndubuisi was chosen as one of the participants in the NFL's International Player Pathway Program (IPPP), being allocated to the Arizona Cardinals as an offensive tackle. In his first preseason game with the team, he posted two tackles. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.

San Antonio Brahmas On 1 February 2024, Ndubuisi signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He was waived by the Brahmas on 12 February.

Washington Commanders (first stint) On 3 April 2024, Ndubuisi signed with the Washington Commanders. He was waived on 27 August and joined their practice squad the following day.

New England Patriots On 1 January 2025, the New England Patriots signed Ndubuisi to their active roster. He was waived the following day with a non-football illness designation.

Washington Commanders (second stint) On 7 January 2025, Ndubuisi signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve the following day.

Houston Texans On 31 July 2025, Ndubuisi signed with the Houston Texans. He was waived on 26 August as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers On 10 April 2026, Ndubuisi signed a one–year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was waived by the Buccaneers on July 29.