rounded out his college career with 114 catches for 1,703 yards and tied a school record (later surpassed) for total receptions in a game: 13. Statistics at California Productivity at California Legend: * missed games due to injury, SCH ATR - school all-time rank, NatR - national rank, ConfR - conference rank, APY - all-purpose yards, Gms - games, Ctch% - catch percentage, Yrds/Rec- yards per reception, RushYds - rushing yards, Rec/TD - receiving touchdowns, RS - redshirt, Frosh - freshman, Soph - sophomore, Jr - junior, Sr - senior. Professional career 1996 Pre Draft Uwaezuoke was considered an NFL top 100 Prospect. He was invited but not medically cleared to participate in the Hula Bowl All Star Classic. He attended the NFL Combine but only participated in interviews and medical examinations. He was projected as a first round draft pick prior to the 1995 NCAA Division 1-A football season. He recorded a 4.38-second forty-yard dash at the 49ers team visit. He was officially selected in round five pick number 28 of the 1996 NFL Draft. 1996 Preseason Uwaezuoke signed a three-year $572,000.00 contract with an $81,000.00 signing bonus. He recorded the best "pro agility" or 20-yard shuttle time on a San Francisco 49ers roster, which was one year removed from a Super Bowl Championship. He was regarded as one of the best athletes in the league as a result of his pro agility and forty yard dash combination. He entered the preseason opener as the 49er offense's primary deep threat and third down receiver. In the same preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos, he suffered a second degree AC shoulder separation on his first reception and missed six games. 1996 regular season Uwaezuoke returned in week three of the regular season. He was utilized as the 49er offense's primary downfield option and served as team's third receiver. He finished second on the club in yards per catch: 13.0. He led the 49ers in 3rd down conversion percentage: 71% for passes completed. He also led the 49ers in touchdowns per attempt: 14%. He was regarded as a top 40 first year player (out of roughly 1500 total) in the NFL. 1997 regular season Uwaezuoke registered 500+ all purpose yards by week 9 of the regular season. He underwent arthroscopic knee procedure to remove debris (in joint) and missed the week 11 bout vs. Carolina. He returned to starting punt return