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  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha celebrates making an interception during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles safety Kurt Coleman (42) celebrates with corner back Nnamdi Asomugha (24) after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Washington Redskins. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE
  • New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz catches the go-ahead touchdown over Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha during fourth quarter action at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-US PRESSWIRE
  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE
  • Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (21) defends against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) during the first quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

    • Asomugha at the 2009 OWN Fundraising event.
    Cornerback
    Date of birth: (1981-07-06) July 6, 1981 (age 30)
    Place of birth: Lafayette, Louisiana
    Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
    College: University of California, Berkeley
    NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 31
    Debuted in 2003 for the Oakland Raiders
    • Oakland Raiders (2003–2010)
    • Philadelphia Eagles (2011–present)
    Roster status: Active
    • 3× Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2010)
    • 4× All-Pro selection (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010)
    • 2× Oakland Raiders MVP (2006, 2008)
    • The Home Depot Neighborhood MVP award (2007)
    • "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year (2009)
    Tackles 350
    Sacks 2.0
    Interceptions 14
    Forced Fumbles 2
    Stats at NFL.com

    Nnamdi Asomugha (/ˈnɑːmdiː ˈɑːsəmwɑː/ NAHM-dee AH-səm-wah; born July 6, 1981) is an American cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft (31st overall) by the Oakland Raiders and played college football for the Golden Bears at the University of California, Berkeley. He is considered to be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.


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