Dreams do become a reality. Just a quick look at Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah’s journey to Kansas City—you will know why. Like after winning the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year at Kansas State, Anudike-Uzomah didn’t really have to leave the place he called home for 3 seasons. Instead, you could say he just got promoted to a bigger role. Yes, that’s right. Anudike-Uzomah’s first reaction after getting drafted by the Chiefs was, “I woke up and thought it was a dream. I’m not going to lie.”

Well, some would say it was a dream come true for Felix, but it was way more than that. Let’s just say he got what he deserved because of his productions on the gridiron. And now it’s almost two years from his dream selection to the red team. So, considering the path Anudike-Uzomah is on, his parents couldn’t be more prouder of him.

Who are Felix Anudike-Uzomah’s parents?

Felix shares his first name with his father, who also goes by Felix. While his mother is Cynthia Uzomah, and little is known about their background. But we do know they manage a home care center named ‘A Blessed Choice of Care’ in Missouri. Here, both of Felix’s parents are in managerial positions to help the business thrive.

Felix Anudike-Uzomah isn’t the only child in the Uzomah household. He also shares one brother, Celestine and two sisters, Destiny and Vannessa. And each of them is quite proud of the journey their brother has embarked on.

Like in his first season with the Chiefs, Felix didn’t really get a lot of game time. But his brother, Celestine, always knew he would eventually turn it around, “He always keeps that mentality of staying humble and hungry. That’s words that our mom likes to instill in him from high school all the way to college, never get too high never get too low. Just do whatever is needed to do to get the job done.” 

Even his sister, Destiny, never doubted Felix’s capabilities while connecting them to God’s plan: “Everything that he’s gone through, he always knows that this is God’s plan. If there is a will, there’s a way. What God cannot do does not exist. He knows that.”

Well, going about his trajectory to the NFL. You could probably say Felix’s NFL journey was indeed written in the stars.

Where did Felix Anudike grow up?

See, the thing is, Anudike-Uzomah started his football career at Lee’s Summit High School. And by the time he was ready for the NFL draft. His former head coach at Lee’s Summit, Eric Thomas, already had his reservations about Felix getting picked up by the Chiefs. “I think I saw a video where he told Chiefs DC Steve Spagnolo on the phone. I’m going to be your best pass rusher.” Well, that was the moment which sealed Anudike-Uzomah’s move to the Chiefs. Like just imagine a player who holds such confidence in his abilities can only get better.

And if you go by Felix’s journey from Lee’s Summit, 20 minutes from Arrowhead. Then you could probably know he was destined to be a part of the reigning Super Bowl Champions. Growing up close to the Chiefs, it just felt right for him to get picked by the team he admires the most. Like his former high school teammate, Tyler Terrance, once said, “He loves Kansas City. He could have gone so many other places for college football. But he decided. Felix is a hometown kid. He’s all about family and being supportive, He’s a good friend. He’s always been home-centric.”

Considering his love for Kansas City, Felix Anudike-Uzomah has the chance to turn his home into a fortress (if it isn’t already) by helping the Chiefs win a 3-peat. And go down in NFL folklore as the boy whose childhood dreams came true in the most memorable way possible.