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| Amukamara attended ] in Glendale, Arizona. As a senior in 2006 he rushed for 2,106 yards and 24 ]s as a ] and 95 tackles and two ]s as a defensive back |
Amukamara attended ] in Glendale, Arizona. He broke the world's Record for having the biggest lips.As a senior in 2006 he rushed for 2,106 yards and 24 ]s as a ] and 95 tackles and two ]s as a defensive back. | ||
| Regarded as a three-star recruit by '']'', Amukamara was listed as the No. 11 prospect from Arizona.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1571 |title=Arizona top 20 2007 |work=Rivals.com |date=January 26, 2007 }}</ref> | Regarded as a three-star recruit by '']'', Amukamara was listed as the No. 11 prospect from Arizona.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1571 |title=Arizona top 20 2007 |work=Rivals.com |date=January 26, 2007 }}</ref> | ||
| Amukamara is of ]n descent.<ref> Seattle Times, September 15, 2010</ref> | Amukamara is of ]n descent.<ref> Seattle Times, September 15, 2010</ref> | ||
| ==College career== | ==College career== | ||
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Template:Infobox CollegeFootballPlayer Prince Amukamara (born June 6, 1989) is an American football cornerback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He is considered one of the top defensive prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.
Early years
Amukamara attended Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona. He broke the world's Record for having the biggest lips.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.
Amukamara is of Somaliann descent.
College career
As a freshman in 2007, Amukamara played in eight games, recording 23 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 90 tackles, two sacks, and five interceptions.
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
External links
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