Uchena Nwosu is the epitome of a home-town kid for the Chargers. He was born and raised in Carson, California, playing his high-school ball art Narbonne HS. While at Narbonne, Nwosu won a slew of postseason accolades, including All-Marine League, All-L.A. City Division 1 First Team, and getting the nod to the 2013 Prep Star All-West squad.
He finished his senior year with a whopping 121 tackles, three interceptions, nine pass breakups with a single forced fumble and fumble recovery. He also lettered in basketball.
Nwosu stayed close to home and attended the University of Southern California where he played all four years for the Trojans.