Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Ndamukong Suh's full name is Ndamukong Tamba Suh. He is commonly known as "The Monster" due to his intimidating presence on the football field.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: January 6, 1985 (38 years old)
Still alive
Nationality and Profession(s)
Suh holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and Canada. He is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the NFL for several teams, including the Detroit Lions.
Early Life and Background
Ndamukong Suh was born to parents of Nigerian descent in Portland, Oregon. His father, Dr. Tamba Mbiyahe Sihika, was a Cameroonian diplomat stationed in Nigeria at the time of Ndamukong's birth. The family later moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where Suh attended high school and developed his football skills.
Suh attended Grant High School in Portland, Oregon, and then enrolled at the University of Nebraska, playing college football for the Cornhuskers from 2005 to 2008. He graduated with a degree in general studies.
Major Accomplishments
During his collegiate career, Suh won numerous awards and accolades, including:
First-team All-American (2007 and 2008)
Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner (2008)
Lombardi Award winner (2008)
In the NFL draft, Suh was selected as the number one overall pick by the Detroit Lions in 2010.
Suh played for several teams throughout his career:
Detroit Lions (2010-2014)
Miami Dolphins (2015-2017)
Los Angeles Rams (2018-2020)
Notable Works or Actions
Suh is known for his aggressive playing style and leadership on the field. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time First-team All-Pro.
In addition to his football accomplishments, Suh has been involved in various charitable initiatives, including:
The Ndamukong Suh Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Impact and Legacy
Ndamukong Suh's impact on the sport of American football is undeniable. He set a new standard for defensive tackles with his size, speed, and aggression.
Suh's legacy extends beyond his on-field accomplishments. He has inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams in football and beyond.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Ndamukong Suh is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Inspirational leadership and work ethic
Dominant playing style, which set a new standard for defensive tackles
* Commitment to charitable causes and giving back to the community
Quotes by Ndamukong Suh
I was a defensive lineman coming out of high school who was considered amongst the top... maybe the top six guys, top five guys, and wanted to prove to my team that I was going to be a top guy going into college.
I understand there's damage control to do on my image, but people are always gonna have their opinion of me no matter what. I understand 100 people may like me and 1,000 people may hate me. That's fine.
I remember watching Barry Sanders highlights as a kid, and the Lions always being a fun team. I, personally, really never had a real negative connotation with the team. And I didn't really listen to those who did after I was drafted.
I think it's very, very tough to compare postseason and in-season, just for the simple fact that there's the heightened levels of energy on both sides of the ball.
If you find my aggressive and dominating play dirty, then that's your opinion. But I would assume most people want someone who is going to do anything and everything within the lines to win for their team, because I know I would.
The players who said I am the dirtiest player in the league, it's ultimately their opinion, but I would love to hear from many of them on their true opinion on that.
I was a defensive lineman coming out of high school who was considered amongst the top maybe the top six guys, top five guys, and wanted to prove to my team that I was going to be a top guy going into college.
It's not the norm, I guess, to see someone as aggressive as me being more or less very athletic. You see me running, having a big, violent hit, it's going to look bad, but that's the natural ability I've been given. Why would I let it run to the wayside and not use it?
I wish that people had an opportunity to watch me 24/7, like on 'Big Brother.' You'd see a person who is quiet and reserved and very analytical - a huge observer.
Really, you just play football; that's all I can do... I don't change. I'm going to always play tough, hard - that's the way I was brought up at Nebraska, where I really learned football from the Pelinis and that staff and continue to play hard, play blue-collar football.