William Obeng

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William Obeng
Personal information
Born: (1983-04-14) April 14, 1983 (age 41)
Accra, Ghana
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
College: San Jose State
Position: Offensive lineman
Undrafted: 2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:12
Tackles:2
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

William Yaw Obeng (born April 14, 1983) is a former American football offensive lineman of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at San Jose State.

Obeng was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, San Jose SaberCats and Arizona Rattlers.

Before San Jose State, Obeng attended Mesabi Range Community and Technical College.

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