Obada’s journey is amazing — and now, it continues in Washington originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
When Efe Obada, a Nigerian-born and United Kingdom-raised athlete, first got into football, coaches tried him at tight end. But during one practice snap, when Obada was asked to occupy the slot, he dropped down into a three-point stance like he was still next to an offensive lineman.
It was at that moment that all involved agreed Obada should give the other side of the line of scrimmage — where there isn’t as much of a learning curve — a shot.
“I think that was a turning point,” Obada said Thursday on a call with both Washington and international reporters. “They were like, ‘You know what? Just go play defense.'”
That switch kickstarted a near-incessant journey that included an experience with the London Warriors, three forgettable stints with the Cowboys, Chiefs and Falcons, a spot in the NFL’s then-new International Player Pathway program and, finally, a much-needed…