Last week, the New York Giants signed offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, a product of the NFL’s International Player Program out of Nigeria. He was discovered and developed by former Giants great Osi Umenyiora, who spent some of his childhood in Nigeria and is seeking out prospects across the continent.
“It’s like a mentorship,” the 6-foot-9, 320 pound Mbaeteka said of his relationship with Umenyiora. “I really respect him. He gave me a shot. He took a shot at a stranger, someone he’s never met before, and here I am. It’s all because of him.”
