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38
Games
33
Solo Tackles
4.5
Sacks
Robert Nkemdiche is a former defensive tackle out of Mississippi, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 29th overall pick (round 1) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 38 regular-season games from 2016 to 2021, with the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks.
Draft Details
Robert Nkemdiche Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ARI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | ARI | 9 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | SEA | 9 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 30 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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
6-3
Weight
294 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.87s
Bench Press
28 reps
Vertical Jump
35"
Broad Jump
116"
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