Christopher Irem Ogbonnaya //// ⓘ (/ˌoʊɡbəˈnaɪ.ə/ OHG-bə-NY-ə; born May 20, 1986) is a former American football running back.

Ogbonnaya also played for the Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and New York Giants.

Ogbonnaya played football at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston, Texas, where he was a three-year letterman who helped his team post a 27-5 record during his varsity career.

He was the Greater Houston Offensive Player of the Year honors[2] that season, and on defense, he had 57 tackles, three TFL and eight PBUs as a cornerback in 2002.

He had 30 receptions for 600 yards and 10 touchdowns and added five interceptions from his cornerback spot for a 10-0 squad his sophomore year.

Ogbonnaya attended the University of Texas where he was a four-year letterman who appeared in 47 games at running back and on special teams.

He saw action in eight games during Texas' 2005 National Championship season and rushed 22 times for 76 yards and a touchdown.

[4] On July 19, 2009, the Rams agreed to terms with Ogbonnaya on a four-year contract, including a $66,000 signing bonus.