Anfernee Orji

Anfernee Chikezie Orji (born October 6, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Early years
Orji grew up in Rockwall, Texas and attended Rockwall High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Vanderbilt.

College career
Orji played in nine games and made six tackles during his freshman season at Vanderbilt. He recorded 66 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two passes broken up during his sophomore season. Orji led the Commodores with 93 tackles with 13 tackles for loss as a junior. He led the team in tackles for a second straight year as a senior with 106.

Professional career
Orji signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.

Personal life
Orji has two brothers, Alex and Alston. Alex plays quarterback at the University of Michigan. Alston played linebacker at Vanderbilt (2018-2021) and Campbell (2022).