Where is Emeka Egbuka From?

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Emeka Egbuka is an American football wide receiver who spent four seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He attended Steilacoom High School, where he earned the title of Washington Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior. During his senior year, he made 83 receptions for 1,607 yards and 25 touchdowns. Emeka Egbuka was rated a five-star recruit at the end of his high school career. Egbuka concluded his prep career and caught 199 catches for 4,000 yards and 61 scores, as per Ohio State Buckeyes' roster page.

In January 2021, Egbuka enrolled at Ohio State, opting to forgo his senior high school season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a freshman, Egbuka played 11 games. During this period, he caught nine passes for 191 yards. He also returned 20 kickoffs and amassed 580 yards. These performances led to him receiving honorable mention recognition in the All-Big Ten Conference. He has accumulated 60 receptions for 743 yards and 9 touchdowns, as of the 2024 season. He has also received several honors, including Second-team All-Big Ten in 2022, and two times Third-team All-Big Ten in 2023 and 2024. Egbuka finished his collegiate career with 205 receptions for 2,868 yards and 24 touchdowns (via Sports Reference).

Emeka Egbuka Hometown

Emeka Egbuka's hometown is DuPont, Washington, United States.

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Emeka Egbuka Birthplace

Emeka Egbuka's birthplace is Tacoma, Washinton, United States.

Emeka Egbuka Nationality

Emeka Egbuka was born and raised in Washington and is an American national.

FAQs on Emeka Egbuka Hometown

A. Emeka Egbuka is 22 years old as of April 2025. He was born on October 18, 2002.

A. In his third year of high school, Emeka Egbuka received the prestigious title of Washington Gatorade Player of the Year.

A. Emeka Egbuka's height is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m).

A. Egbuka committed to Ohio State University to play college football.

A. Emeka Egbuka wore the number 2 jersey for the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

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