Kelechi heads into his third season of action, and showed improvement and quickness around the ball during Spring drills...well-respected on the team for his work ethic and effort...could be a key for the Golden Eagles at the inside linebacker position...a disciplined football player...full of potential and a student of the game...makes the most of his time in the film room, and understands what opponents are trying to do by formation...has become a trusted team leader on and off the field...his weight room feats have earned him an endearing nickname as 'The Freak'...Kelechi works hard every opportunity he gets and his efforts have landed him at the very top of the Iron Eagle leader board.

At TECH - (In 2008): Kelechi came off the bench to appear in nine games as a sophomore...finished the year with 12 total tackles...season-high was five tackles in victory over Central Methodist...had two tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, in season finale against Eastern Illinois.

(In 2007): Played in 10 of Tech's 11 games in his first season of action...averaged 3.1 tackles with per game with 31 total tackles, including five solo stops...had 2.5 tackles-for-loss for six yards...one quarterback sack and one pass defended...had a career-best 13 tackles in the win over Concordia...opened the year with six tackles at Eastern Illinois in his first game as a Golden Eagle...had four stops at Auburn.

(In 2006): Kelechi received redshirt status for his first season on the roster.

High School: A four-year letterman for coach Ron Gartrell at Stephenson High School, Kelechi also earned letters with the wrestling and track & field teams...earned the Coach's Award and was a five-time area Defensive Player of the Week...helped win three region championships during his four-year career...as a senior he racked up incredible numbers including 160 total tackles and 15 tackles-for-loss...also had an interception and forced two fumbles...finished with 221 career tackles and 23 TFL.

PERSONAL: The son of Gilbert and Charity Ordu...born April 6, 1988 in Atlanta, Ga....full name is Chinedu Kelechi Ordu...studying a pre-physical therapy curriculum.