Английская Википедия:Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox NFL biography Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi (born 15 October 2000) is a Nigerian professional American football nose tackle for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). From Lagos, Nigeria, he began playing football at age 18 after watching a YouTube video of the sport. Ndubuisi joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program (IPPP) and has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Ndubuisi was born on 15 October 2000, in Lagos, Nigeria. He grew up playing soccer and basketball before watching a YouTube video about the National Football League (NFL)'s best hits when he was 18. He enjoyed watching it and decided that he wanted to be a football player. Ndubuisi often brought his friends to local fields and tried to re-enact what he saw in the videos, despite knowing almost nothing about the game.

There were almost no football teams in Nigeria at the time; Ndubuisi said "American football is not a sport that is in Nigeria per sayШаблон:Sic - it is like a sport without hope. There is no future in it." He sometimes practiced alone due to the sport's lack of popularity. He was noticed by Ejike Ugboaja, who co-leads (with Osi Umenyiora) UpRise Academy, a program that helps identify African football talent, and was invited in 2021.

After six months of training, Ndubuisi was invited to an NFL camp in London in late 2021. He also trained with former NFL lineman LeCharles Bentley. In January 2022, Ndubuisi was chosen as one of the participants in the NFL's International Player Pathway Program (IPPP).

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

In April 2022, Ndubuisi was allocated to the Arizona Cardinals as part of the IPPP, being given a guaranteed contract of $207,000, which was among the highest for undrafted free agents that year. He joined the team as an offensive lineman. He appeared in the team's first preseason game, appearing on two snaps, but was released afterwards on 14 August.

Denver Broncos

Ndubuisi returned to the IPPP in 2023 and was allocated to the Denver Broncos, with his position being switched to the defensive line. In his first preseason game with the team, he posted two tackles. He was waived on 29 August 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.

San Antonio Brahmas

On 1 February 2024, Ndubuisi signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He was waived on 12 February 2024.