N. D. Kalu

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N. D. Kalu
No. 53, 72, 94
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 NFL.com · 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.

Early years[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b 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.

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