Ndamukong Suh

American football defensive tackle

Ndamukong Suh - American football defensive tackle
Born

January 6th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for teams including the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections and was named a First-team All-Pro in 2010. Contributed to the Buccaneers' victory in Super Bowl LV. Played college football at the University of Nebraska, where he won the Jim Thorpe Award and the Outland Trophy in 2009.

First-team All-Pro in 2010

Key player in Super Bowl LV win

Won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2009

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