GET TO KNOW: Samuel Ajala, WR, Fordham University
AKA: King Ajala
Grade You Started Football: 7th grade
High School: The DeSoto High School
Position/Positions: WR, CB I believe I am a lockdown corner, nicknamed “Ajala Island” in High School
College: Fordham University
Position/Positions: WR
Jersey Number: 1
Football Mentor/Inspiration: Bengals Chad Johnson, Jerry Rice
Favorite Slogan: Make It Happen
Proudest Football Moment/Memory: Game winning TD catch vs Temple at Lincoln Financial which was first time Fordham ever defeated an FBS opponent
Funniest Football Memory: It was the 2nd round of the playoffs vs skyline a really big rival, I caught an interception in the endzone already up big and attempted to return it was an 8 yard return and with the penalties from illegal blocking it ended up being a 1 yard return, when I got back to the sideline my coaches asked why didn’t I kneel it, my answer was simply “I’m trying to get an offer coach”
Favorite Food: Golden Barbeque Wings
Best On-Field Performance: Fordham VS Yale 12 catches 282 yards 4 TDS
Football Philosophy: It takes Teamwork to make the Dream work
Game Superstitions: Not really superstitious, just pray and let God help me do what I’m capable
Goals/Aspirations for 2014-2015: Team: Win the D1AA National Championship, Individually 2000 yards 20 TDs
Career Goals: I’ve wanted to be a Hall of Famer since the day I started playing football
Favorite Football Team: Whatever team is willing to take me in the 2015 NFL Draft, but this season I’ll root for the hometown team the Dallas Cowboys
Player You Model Your Game After: Chad Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Roddy White
Who Will Win The Super Bowl: Green Bay
Favorite Down Time: Golf, Walk and Think about life
What Would You Want College Football Fans To Know About You: I’m no more important than the next man or woman just because I’m an athlete I treat everyone the same, with the utmost respect and I believe no matter who you are you should try and treat everyone the way you want to be treated.
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