Alex Okafor

Arizona Cardinals 103rd pick

DE ·

Texas · 2013–2021

106

Games

147

Solo Tackles

31.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Alex Okafor is a former defensive end out of Texas, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 103rd overall pick (round 4) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 106 regular-season games from 2013 to 2021, with the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs.

Draft Details

Year

2013

Round

Round 4

Pick

103rd overall

Team

Arizona Cardinals

Position

College

Texas

Alex Okafor Career Stats

Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 2013 draft class in sacks (31.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2013	ARI	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2014	ARI	12	26	2	11	8	13	1	3	0
2015	ARI	12	23	6	4	2	11	0	1	0
2016	ARI	8	10	3	3	3.5	6	0	0	1
2017	NO	10	26	16	4	4.5	9	0	4	2
2018	NO	15	22	11	5	4	9	0	1	0
2019	KC	8	14	7	5	5	9	0	1	1
2020	KC	10	9	7	1	3	10	0	0	1
2021	KC	16	7	16	0	1.5	7	0	2	1
Career		92	138	68	33	31.5	74	1	12	6

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

264 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.78s

Bench Press

21 reps

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