My favorite player in the NFL is a backup runningback for the Houston Texans. His name is Samkon Gado, and he is a graduate of Liberty University. While in college, Gado only started two games. He went undrafted and was eventually signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He was the surprise of Green Bay, his rookie season, when injuries to the backs ahead of him forced his coaches to give him playing time. Eventually Gado would be traded to the Texans.
Samkon is a Nigerian native who sees football as a means to an end. He is studying to become a doctor. Earlier this year, Gado asked his coach if he could miss a few days of Texans training camp because he was studying for his M-CATs and his exam was during camp. His coach granted him the days off. And, Gado made the team as the third string runningback.
Check out this great video about Gado's desire to make a difference in Nigeria:
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