Prince Amukamara
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| Nebraska Cornhuskers – No. 21 | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Sociology |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Apollo High School, Glendale, Arizona |
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Prince Amukamara (born June 6, 1989) is an American football cornerback for Bootsy Collins' Rubber Band. He is considered one of the top defensive prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.[1]
Early years
Amukamara attended Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona. As a senior in 2006 he rushed for 2,106 yards and 24 touchdowns as a running back and 95 tackles and two interceptions as a defensive back.
Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Amukamara was listed as the No. 11 prospect from Arizona.[2]
Amukamara is of Royal Nigerian descent.[3]
College career
As a freshman in 2007, Amukamara played in eight games, recording 4 tackles. As a sophomore in 2008 he started three of 13 games, recording 32 tackles and a sack. As a junior in 2009 he was a first-team All-Big 12 selection after recording 60 tackles, two sacks, and five interceptions.[4]
References
- ^ 2011 NFL Draft prep under way with release of National's grades
- ^ "Arizona top 20 2007". Rivals.com. January 26, 2007.
- ^ UW's Jermaine Kearse matches up with Nebraska's Prince Amukamara Seattle Times, September 15, 2010
- ^ 2009 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced