Albert Okwuegbunam Jr., born April 25, 1998, in Springfield, Illinois, is an American professional football tight end currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.[1][2][4] Standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 258 pounds, he is a veteran of six NFL seasons, known for his athleticism demonstrated by a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.[1][3][7] Okwuegbunam attended Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, where he played wide receiver before committing to the University of Missouri.[1] After redshirting in 2016, he emerged as a standout tight end, recording 29 receptions for 415 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2017.[1] He started in 2018 and, after a strong 2019 season, earned All-SEC honors twice during his college career, forgoing his senior year to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.[1][2] Selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round (118th overall), Okwuegbunam began his pro career there, spending three seasons primarily as a depth player and dealing with injuries.[1][2][3] He later joined the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, and now the Raiders, showcasing his versatility across teams.[2][3][4] In recent play, he has recorded 5 receptions for 36 yards and 0 touchdowns with Las Vegas.[4] Of Nigerian descent, the son of Lisa and Albert Okwuegbunam, he maintains interests in fishing and sports beyond football.[2] As of the 2025 season, at age 27, he remains an active NFL contributor, entering his sixth year of professional experience.[3][6][7]