Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus might not be tall, but he's got a cool name and game-changing skills

Billy Heyen

Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus might not be tall, but he's got a cool name and game-changing skills image

There's never going to be another guy named Olamide Zaccheaus in the NFL.

That's just part of the charm of the Chicago Bears' speedy wide receiver.

Zaccheaus is also a little dude, but he's a baller.

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How tall is Olamide Zaccheaus?

Olamide Zaccheaus measures up at 5-foot-8.

He weighs 199 pounds, a strong, sturdy wideout at his size.

Olamide Zaccheaus name

Olamide is a name of Yoruba origin, out of Nigeria.

It means, "Wealth has come."

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When did the Bears get Olamide Zaccheaus?

The Chicago Bears signed Olamide Zaccheaus to a one-year contract at the start of free agency in March 2025.

He played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2019-2022, the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 and the Washington Commanders in 2024.

Olamide Zaccheaus 40 time

At his Pro Day out of Virginia, Olamide Zaccheaus ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds.

He also had a 10-foot, 5-inch broad jump and a 35.5-inch vertical jump.

He certainly makes up for his shorter height with some great movement skills.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle