IOWA CITY, Iowa - - Chic Ejiasi, a four-year letterman as a member of the University of Iowa football team, and a member of the football support staff for the past 10 seasons, has been named director of player engagement for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.
Ejiasi, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native, is the only person to hold the position of director of player development within the Hawkeye program, a position he has held for eight years. He previously served as an administrative assistant for two years.
“Chic has been a valuable member of our staff for the past decade,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “He has been involved in this position on our staff from the ground floor. Chic has contributed to the development and growing of the position, while becoming a key contributor to our overall success, both on the field and in the community. We wish Chic and Ellie all the best in their move to Tennessee and the NFL.”
As director of player development, Ejiasi assisted Iowa student-athletes in their transition from high school to being a student-athlete at the college level, as well as helping secure employment opportunities after graduation. Ejiasi also did extensive work in organizing community service efforts, as well as acting as a liaison between the UI’s Academic Student Services staff and Iowa’s football student-athletes.
Iowa has won 116 games over the past 14 seasons, including 69 Big Ten Conference games. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten West Division in 2015, earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004, and tied for second in 2009. Iowa has finished in the Big Ten’s first division in 13 of the past 15 years.
In two years as an administrative assistant, Ejiasi assisted the coaching staff in compiling statistical information, gathering information on opponents and recruits, and assisting in the day to day operation of the football office.
Ejiasi returned to the Iowa program after serving as the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator at North Iowa Area Community College during the 2005 season.
Ejiasi was a defensive back during his Hawkeye playing career (2001-04), and was a member of Big Ten championship teams in 2002 and 2004. The Hawkeyes competed in four bowl games, claiming three victories, during Ejiasi’s career.
Ejiasi saw action in all 12 games as a senior and earned the Hustle Team Award for his play on Iowa’s special teams. He recorded 17 tackles in 2003, including three solo stops against both Michigan and Minnesota. He concluded his career with 49 tackles and three pass break-ups.
Ejiasi attended Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He earned second-team all-state honors as a senior and was a first-team all-conference selection as a junior and senior. He was team captain and MVP as a senior, playing both wide receiver and defensive back. He set school records for receiving yards in a game (190 yards) and interceptions in a game (four) and also earned four letters in wrestling and track and field.
Ejiasi earned his bachelor’s degree in health and sports studies from the University of Iowa in 2005 and earned his master’s degree in recreational sports management from Iowa in 2012.
Ejiasi, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native, is the only person to hold the position of director of player development within the Hawkeye program, a position he has held for eight years. He previously served as an administrative assistant for two years.
“Chic has been a valuable member of our staff for the past decade,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “He has been involved in this position on our staff from the ground floor. Chic has contributed to the development and growing of the position, while becoming a key contributor to our overall success, both on the field and in the community. We wish Chic and Ellie all the best in their move to Tennessee and the NFL.”
As director of player development, Ejiasi assisted Iowa student-athletes in their transition from high school to being a student-athlete at the college level, as well as helping secure employment opportunities after graduation. Ejiasi also did extensive work in organizing community service efforts, as well as acting as a liaison between the UI’s Academic Student Services staff and Iowa’s football student-athletes.
Iowa has won 116 games over the past 14 seasons, including 69 Big Ten Conference games. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten West Division in 2015, earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004, and tied for second in 2009. Iowa has finished in the Big Ten’s first division in 13 of the past 15 years.
In two years as an administrative assistant, Ejiasi assisted the coaching staff in compiling statistical information, gathering information on opponents and recruits, and assisting in the day to day operation of the football office.
Ejiasi returned to the Iowa program after serving as the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator at North Iowa Area Community College during the 2005 season.
Ejiasi was a defensive back during his Hawkeye playing career (2001-04), and was a member of Big Ten championship teams in 2002 and 2004. The Hawkeyes competed in four bowl games, claiming three victories, during Ejiasi’s career.
Ejiasi saw action in all 12 games as a senior and earned the Hustle Team Award for his play on Iowa’s special teams. He recorded 17 tackles in 2003, including three solo stops against both Michigan and Minnesota. He concluded his career with 49 tackles and three pass break-ups.
Ejiasi attended Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He earned second-team all-state honors as a senior and was a first-team all-conference selection as a junior and senior. He was team captain and MVP as a senior, playing both wide receiver and defensive back. He set school records for receiving yards in a game (190 yards) and interceptions in a game (four) and also earned four letters in wrestling and track and field.
Ejiasi earned his bachelor’s degree in health and sports studies from the University of Iowa in 2005 and earned his master’s degree in recreational sports management from Iowa in 2012.
