Chichi Amachi

Photo by: Donna McBride

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-1
Weight:
190
High School:
William Penn
Major:
Finance

AT DELAWARE
Fifth-year member of the squad as a senior wide receiver

2019 SEASON
Made 10 appearances for the Blue Hens
Recorded 13 receptions for 251 yards on the year with two touchdowns
Racked up 73 receiving yards on three catches and a touchdown at Rhode Island (9/7)

2018 SEASON
Did not make an appearance during his junior season

2017 SEASON
Made three appearances during his sophomore season as a wide receiver
Named to the ECAC Academic Honor Roll

2016 SEASON
One of just two true freshmen to see action for the Blue Hens, joining kickoff specialist Jake Roth
Lone wide receiver in recruiting class
Played in all 11 games as a backup wide receiver
Had two receptions for 12 yards (6.0 avg.)
Caught first career pass for 11 yards vs. Stony Brook and had a one-yard reception vs. Albany
Earned spot on Colonial Athletic Association Academic All-Conference team

HIGH SCHOOL
Enjoyed an outstanding career as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner at nearby William Penn High School for head coach Marvin Dooley
Was a two-way All-State selection as a senior in 2015, earning notice as a wide receiver (second team) and kick returner (first team)
Two-time All-Blue Hen Conference selection as a wide receiver
As a senior, compiled 1,046 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns
Had 547 receiving yards and 420 kick return yards in 2015
On defense, had 21 tackles, five interceptions, and 10 pass breakups as a senior
Led William Penn to a 9-2 record and a berth in the state semifinals in 2015
Team was No. 3 in the final state rankings
Led team to 2014 state title
Outstanding student who earned the All-Blue Hen Conference Academic Award

PERSONAL
Chigozirim O. “Chichi” (“chee-chee”) Amachi (“uh-ma-chee”)
Born June 29, 1998
Honor student as a finance major at Delaware
Son of Okechukwu (father) and Enyioma (mother) Amachi
Father is an engineer and mother is a clinic manager at the University of Pennsylvania
Has an older brother and older sister
Avid video game player
Plays the piano
Favorite professional sports team is the NBA's Golden State Warriors