| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||||
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| Born: | April 14, 1983 Accra, Ghana | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 340 lb (154 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | San Jose State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||
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