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Inside Namdi Obiazor's 'Hungry' Journey From JUCO to the Patriots
- Namdi Obiazor was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round after a standout path from JUCO to TCU and NFL combines.
- Patriots officials say Obiazor fits the linebacker profile with strong special teams potential.
- Obiazor's journey included a weight gain and a position switch from cornerback to safety before settling at linebacker.
- Eden Prairie coach Bud Grant credited Obiazor’s quiet determination and work ethic as key to his rise.
- Obiazor spent time at Iowa Western CC, where he became a junior college All-American and caught scouts' attention.
- After Iowa Western, Obiazor transferred to TCU, playing safety and linebacker and posting strong tackling numbers.
- TCU and Eden Prairie roots frame Obiazor as a self-made athlete who maximized every opportunity.
- Strohmeier praised Obiazor’s development from junior college to D1 and his leadership.
- Obiazor’s rookie camp drills and evaluators signaled potential for a long NFL run with the Patriots.
- Experts see Obiazor as a flexible defender capable of contributing across positions for New England.
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