Patrick C. Chukwurah (born March 1, 1979) is a Nigerian former professional American football defensive end.

Chukwurah has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida Tuskers, and Seattle Seahawks.

As a senior, he earned first team All-Mountain West Conference honors, recording 100 tackles and seven sacks.

He made his NFL debut on September 9, 2001, against the Carolina Panthers, recording 4 tackles and becoming the first Viking rookie linebacker to start a game since Dwayne Rudd did it in 1997 and the first to start the opener since Roy Winston did it back in 1962.

During the training camp prior to the 2003 season, Patrick Chukwurah tried out for the Houston Texans, however got cut at the final cutdown on September 1.

During the 2004 season, he played in 14 games recording only 4 tackles appearing primarily as a defensive end on passing downs.

On March 2, 2007, the first day of free agency, the Bucs signed Chukwurah to a five-year, $5.5 million contract.