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Guatemalans, Samoans, and Germans: Not Your Typical NFL Players

Obviously, almost all of the players who play in the NFL are from the USA. Football is extremely popular in the USA and it is very competitive. Although the sport is played in many other nations, everyone would agree that Americans generally do it best. However, in the past and currently, there have been some foreigners who managed to make the league and in some cases, even excel. Let's see how well you can do identifying these players who were NOT born in the USA. I will provide the name of the player, and you tell me what country they were from. Comprendez amigo?

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Guatemalans, Samoans, and Germans: Not Your Typical NFL Players

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Current Indianapolis D-Lineman Kwity Paye:

Current San Francisco Wide Receiver Chris Conley:

Current Pittsburgh Punter Corliss Waitman:

Current Detroit Offensive Tackle Penei Sewell:

Current Kansas City D-Lineman George Karlaftis:

Current Tampa D-Lineman Vita Vea:

Current Minnesota Linebacker Brian Asamoah:

Current L.A. Chargers WR Josh Palmer:

Current New York Giant Nose Tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches:

Current Chicago Bears Kicker Cairo Santos:

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Current Houston Texans WR John Metchie III:

Former Pittsburgh and Chicago WR Chase Claypool:

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