Akwasi Mensah
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| Born: | 11 May 1986 Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| College | None |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2006–2007 | Amsterdam Admirals |
| 2007–2009 | Amsterdam Crusaders |
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Pro career
- Played in 2006 and 2007 for the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe.
- Recorded 3 tackles on defense and 4 special teams stops as a rookie.
- Originally assigned to the Admirals at the conclusion of a week-long minicamp for international players in Tampa, Florida, in February 2006.
- Made his first pro start for the Amsterdam Admirals in 2007.
Amateur
- Considered one of the Top Junior Prospects in Dutch Club American Football as a LB.
- Played for the Netherlands’ National Junior Team – Dutch Junior Lions.
- Played flag football for the Amstelland Panthers and youth tackle for the Amsterdam Crusaders before attracting the attention of NFLE scouts.
- Won the 2003 Youth American Football League of the Netherlands in an unbeaten Championship Year for Coach Patrick Lashley with the Amsterdam Crusaders.
- After the demise of the NFL Europe league, returned to amateur football in 2007 with the Amsterdam Crusaders.
- Won the 2008 and 2009 editions of the Tulip Bowl, the Dutch National Championship, with the Amsterdam Crusaders, leading in tackles in both championship games.
- Appeared in 2009 EFAF Cup semi-final with the Amsterdam Crusaders.
Personal
- Attended O.S.B. High School in Amsterdam.
- Nicknamed Kwaz or Bigs.
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