Adrian Awasom

Adrian Awasom

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Defensive end
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|10|25
birthplace=Camaroon
heightft=6
heightin=5
weight=280
debutyear=2005
debutteam=New York Giants
college=North Texas
undraftedyear=2005
pastteams=
* New York Giants (2005-2007)
status=
highlights=
* Super Bowl champion (XLII)
nfl=AWA609094

Adrian Awasom (born October 25, 1983 in Fort Bend, Texas) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at North Texas.

Early years

Awasom attended Stafford High School where he caught 22 passes for 350 yards at tight end as a senior.

College career

As a junior in 2003, he totaled 44 tackles, including 7 tackles for losses and 4 sacks in 12 games and recorded a career-best 8 sacks as a sophomore in 2002. He finished senior season in 2004 with 52 tackles, including 13 for losses and team-leading 6 sacks for 23 yards. He finished his career at the University of North Texas with 147 total tackles, including 32 tackles for losses and 22 sacks and was named three time all-Sun Belt Conference honoree, including a 1st-team selection as a junior and senior.

Professional career

New York Giants

Awasom was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Giants in 2005, playing primarily on the special teams unit. In 2006, he played 10 games as a defensive end, and recorded one sack.

Personal

In 2005, Adrian visited donors at the Giants Blood Drive, helped construct homes for Hurricane Katrina Relief with Habitat for Humanity at Rockefeller Plaza, and spoke about physical fitness during an assembly at Craig School in Moonachie, New Jersey Adrian also played Santa at the Giants Jingle Jam, handing out new coats, backpacks, and toys to 750 New Jersey foster kids. Currently taking classes at University of North Texas as he works toward finishing his undergraduate degree. Made a financial contribution to Habitat for Humanity International’s Katrina Relief Fund and joined teammates by making a contribution toward Thanksgiving and holiday outreach events hosted by the Giants’ players.

Legal troubles

Awasom was arrested in Phoenix, AZ for DUI, two days before the Giants Super Bowl XLII victory over the New England Patriots. He was not eligible to play in the game, because he was placed on injured reserve, in September 2007. The Giants sent him home, following the incident.

External links

* [http://www.giants.com/team/player.asp?player_id=255 Biography at giants.com]
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/553789 Stats at NFL.com]


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