N. D. Kalu

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N. D. Kalu
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Position: Defensive end [1]
Personal information
Born: (1975-08-03) August 3, 1975 (age 48)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Marshall (San Antonio, Texas)
College: Rice
NFL draft: 1997  / Round: 5 / Pick: 152
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:193
Sacks:31.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Ndukwe Dike Kalu (born August 3, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). [1] He played college football for the Rice Owls. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Kalu attended Pat Neff Middle School and John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas, graduating in 1993. He holds the record in high jump for the Rams at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m).

Professional career

Kalu was originally selected with the 22nd pick of the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft out of Rice University by the Philadelphia Eagles. [2] He later played for the Washington Redskins, then returned to the Eagles, then finished his NFL career with the Houston Texans.

Personal life

Kalu is of Nigerian descent. He is currently working at sports radio station KBME in Houston, hosting a Houston sports show called ""In The Trenches". [3] He also serves as an occasional analyst for CSN Houston, American Sports Network, and ESPN3.

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References

  1. 1 2 Gehman, Jim (July 31, 2015). "Where Are They Now? DE N.D. Kalu". philadelphiaeagles.com. Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  2. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. Barron, David (June 15, 2017). "On TV/Radio: Lance Zierlein's impending exit leads to more changes in Houston sports talk". Houston Chronicle. Hearst Newspapers, LLC . Retrieved February 11, 2018.