George Uko

George Uko (born February 11, 1992) is an American former professional football defensive end. He earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Denver Broncos in their Super Bowl 50 win. He has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, BC Lions, and Ottawa Redblacks.

George Uko

Uko with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2019
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Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1992-02-11) February 11, 1992 (age 33) Chino, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	284 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:	Don Lugo
College:	USC
NFL draft:	2014: undrafted
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2014)* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014) Denver Broncos (2015–2016)* BC Lions (2016) Ottawa Redblacks (2018–2019)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (50)
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 16, 2014, Uko was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.^[1]

Denver Broncos

Uko joined the Denver Broncos as a part of the practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Uko was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50 to conclude the 2015 NFL season. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.^[2] Uko was waived by the Broncos on April 14, 2016.^[3]

BC Lions

Uko signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 19, 2016.^[4] Prior to the start of the season he was transferred to the team's practice roster on June 18, 2016.^[5] He did not make an appearance for the Lions during his only year with the team.

Ottawa Redblacks

Uko signed with the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) in April 2018 in time for the 2018 CFL season, after not playing football in 2017.^[6] He played in 10 games for the Redblacks in his first year with the club, contributing with 19 tackles and three quarterback sacks. He was released on March 2, 2020.^[7]