Nigerian Star's NFL Draft History

0:00On April 24th, Max Ihanakor just made history as a first round pick in the NFL draft, going 21st overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers after. Only 5 years of football. This kid from Nigeria picked up the sport late, turning raw athleticism into a pro career faster than most could dream. He brought skills from youth soccer back home, and high school basketball in Compton, California, straight to the gridiron. After just one junior college game in 2021, he dominated at Arizona State as a right tackle, showing elite footwork and coordination that. Scouts couldn't ignore. Fans and players are buzzing about his insane rise, calling it a feel-good story of grit over experience. Ihanakor himself says it's surreal, shouting out his faith and that work ethic that defines him. He's ready to soak up knowledge and compete from day one. The Steelers love his no-sacks record, last season over 484 past blocking snaps in 12 games, plus his standout senior bowl and workout tape.

1:02They met him at the combine and later on video with their coaches and GM. Pittsburgh's young line just got a hungry beast who'll grind to protect their QB watch this dude anchor the trenches for years. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, Driven by AI.