NFL Draft 2008 Recruits Some Africans
Well the NFL Draft was very exciting with lots of unexpected drafts and trades. My focus was on the Africans in the Draft. How many of them made it? » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Kenny Iwebama
Kenny didn’t start playing football in Texas until high school, which is way late by Texas standards. That didn’t stop him from proving to be an extremely effective player once he started. His list of awards proves that you can be good regardless of when you start. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Frank Okam
Franklin Nonyelu Okam is a Nigerian who was a member of the Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, and the Outland Trophy watch lists in 2007. A three-time All-Big 12 Conference selection, he is a strong run defender who has helped his team, the Longhorns, rank sixth in rush defense and finish third nationally. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeff Otah
It is interesting to note that while at William Penn High School, Otah didn’t start in football, but in basketball where he lettered twice. While he was there, he was convinced by his coach to join the football team where he played so well that the coach had him play as a starter for that solitary year. » Read more…
2008 NFL Draft Watch: Xavier Adibi
Xavier Adibi is the kind of player that gets hurt in a game on Monday, and comes back on Thursday to make 8 tackles, including 2 sacks. That’s the kind of player you want in the NFL. He was part of the Hokies most successful linebacker tandems and some have called him one of the best linebackers in college football. His speed is an asset to any team, as is his ability to rush effectively. Speculation is that he will make it to the second round only but that remains to be seen. » Read more…
Claude Makélélé Sinda -Chelsea’s Star Defensive Midfielder
Claude Makelele Sinda is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea F.C. in the Barclay Premiere League. He is known as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the game. The position has since earned the nickname “The Makélélé Role,”. A consistent defender, he has enabled his teamates to move the ball forward with great success. » Read more…
Gibril Wilson – From a Giant to a Raider
Gibril Wilson | Oakland Raiders | Safety | #28 » Read more…
Victor Abiamiri – Philadelphia Eagles
Victor Abiamiri | Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive End |#78 » Read more…
Mathias Kiwanuka – New York Giants
Mathias Kiwanuka | Linebacker | New York Giants | #97 » Read more…
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