He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

[1] As a senior in 2010, Chekwa was named a first-team All-American by the FWAA and College Football News.

[2][3] Chekwa was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round, 113th overall, in the 2011 NFL draft.

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