Cyrus Kouandjio

Cyrus Kouandjio
Cyrus Kouandjio
Alabama Crimson Tide — No. 71
Offensive tackle Freshman
Major: N/A
Date of birth: c. 1993 (age 17–18)
Place of birth: Cameroon
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Weight: 322 lb (146 kg; 23 st 0 lb)
Career history
High school: DeMatha Catholic High School,
Hyattsville, Maryland
 College(s):
Career highlights and awards
Stats at ESPN.com

Cyrus Kouandjio (pronounced /ˈkwɑːndʒoʊ/ kwahn-joh) is a Cameroon-born high school football player for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1]

High school career

Kouandjio attended DeMatha High School, a Catholic school in Hyattsville, Md. He competed in the 2011 Under Armour All-America Game.[2] Kouandjio, a five-star and consensus top offensive line prospect in the nation by Rivals.com, ESPN, Scout.com, and SuperPrep, received offers from over sixty schools; including: Alabama, Auburn, New Mexico, USC, and Iowa.[3] His brother Arie is a offensive tackle at Alabama.[4] On National Signing Day, Kouandjio announced on ESPNU that he would attend Auburn University.[5] Later that day it was reported that he had second thoughts about his choice and was still undecided.[6] Then on February 5, 2011, three days later, Kuandjio's brother Arie announced on his twitter account that Cyrus would attend the University of Alabama.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Colleges clamor for Cameroon-born lineman Kouandjio". USA Today. October 25, 2010. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2010-10-25-cameroon-lineman-kouandjio_N.htm. 
  2. ^ Dominant duo becomes talented trio
  3. ^ ESPNU - Cyrus Kouandjio
  4. ^ Arie Kouandjio
  5. ^ Cyrus Kouandjio announces for Auburn
  6. ^ Cyrus' Circus
  7. ^ Twitter - Ariekouandjio
  8. ^ Cyrus Bama Bound

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