Zach Tom changes name to Zach Bako-Bewele in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Zach Tom, a fourth-year offensive lineman, has officially changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. The announcement came over the weekend after he combined his grandparents’ surnames to reflect his Nigerian heritage. Bako-Bewele expressed his intent to pass this legacy to his future children, emphasizing the importance of heritage and identity in his decision. The name change comes as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season with the Green Bay Packers.
- •Zach Tom becomes Zach Bako-Bewele as of this weekend.
- •The change honors his Nigerian heritage through his grandparents' surnames.
- •Bako-Bewele plans to pass down his new name to his future children.
- •The name reflects a desire for legacy and self-determination.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Bako-Bewele’s name change is awesome
"It’s easy to root for a guy taking control of his own legacy.
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