Chidi Ahanotu: Pick #145 in the 1993 NFL Draft

Chidi Ahanotu is a former defensive tackle out of California, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 145th overall pick (round 6) in the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 174 regular-season games from 1993 to 2004. From 1999 on, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.

Draft Details

Year

1993

Round

Round 6

Pick

145th overall

Team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Position

DT

College

California

Chidi Ahanotu Career Stats

Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 1993 draft class in sacks (46.5).

Career Totals

Games	Sacks
174	46.5

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
1999	TB	13	18	10	6	6.5	5	1	2
2000	TB	15	26	19	3	3.5	3	4	2
2001	STL	12	15	8	5	2	2	1	0
2002	BUF	15	20	14	5	5	5	0	0
2003	SF	13	16	6	0	4	0	2	0
2004	TB	10	9	5	0	5	0	0	0
Since 1999		78	104	62	19	26	15	8	4

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

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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