Arie Kouandjio Explained

Arie Kouandjio
Number:74, 60
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:23 April 1992
Birth Place:Douala, Cameroon
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:316
High School:DeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:Alabama (2010–2014)
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:4
Draftpick:112
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Pfr:KouaAr00
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:16
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:8

Arie Manuel Kouandjio (born April 23, 1992) is a Cameroonian former professional American football guard. He played college football at Alabama, and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early life

Georgette and Jean-Claude Kouandjio, Arie's mother and father, immigrated to the United States from Cameroon in 1998 when he was six years old.[1]

Kouandjio initially attended High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, where he played football for the Eagles program. After his sophomore year he was recruited and transferred to DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland along with his younger brother Cyrus, where he played football for the Stags program.[2] He was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com.[3] In February 2010, he committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[4] [5]

College career

Kouandjio was redshirted as a true freshman in 2010. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, he played in two games before a knee injury ended his season.[6] As a sophomore in 2012, Kouandjio played in 11 of 14 games as a backup.[7] He became a starter for the first time as junior in 2013, starting all 13 games. Kouandjio returned as a starter his senior year in 2014.[8] He started all 14 games and was named a second-team All-American.

Professional career

Washington Redskins (first stint)

The Washington Redskins selected Kouandjio in the fourth round with the 112th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.[9] He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015.[10]

On September 2, 2017, Kouandjio was waived by the Redskins.[11]

Baltimore Ravens

On September 19, 2017, Kouandjio was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.[12]

Washington Redskins (second stint)

On October 28, 2017, Kouandjio was signed by the Redskins off the Ravens' practice squad.[13] He played in eight games in 2017, starting six at right guard.

On May 15, 2018, it was announced that Kouandjio would undergo quad surgery for a partial tear.[14] The next week, following the surgery, it was reported that Kouandjio would miss the entire 2018 season.[15] [16]

New York Guardians

Kouandjio was selected by the New York Guardians of the XFL in the 10th round in phase two in the 2020 XFL Draft.[17]

Personal life

Kouandjio's younger brother, Cyrus, who played at Alabama as an offensive tackle and was selected in second round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.[18] [19] Kouandjio became a US citizen on September 13, 2016.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Sabin, Rainer. As fellow NFL players sit for anthem, former Alabama OL proud to become an American, Alabama Media Group, September 13, 2016.
  2. Web site: May 2, 2015 . Arie Kouandjio #60 OG . March 30, 2019 . NFL.
  3. Web site: Rivals.com . sports.yahoo.com.
  4. Web site: Offensive line recruit Arie Kouandjio set to sign with Alabama . February 3, 2010 .
  5. Web site: Bone . Andrew . ANDREW BONE: Arie Kouandjio Picks Bama .
  6. Web site: Tide injury update: Arie Kouandjio might need season-ending knee surgery . October 10, 2011 .
  7. Web site: Get to know Tide lineman Arie Kouandjio, who wants to start next to his brother . March 13, 2013 .
  8. Web site: Tide's Kouandjio a pleasant surprise on offensive line .
  9. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . May 2, 2015 . Redskins Pick Arie Kouandjio In Fourth Round . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150505004800/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Pick-Arie-Kouandjio-In-Fourth-Round-/ae7ac56b-8b43-4d4d-8948-580323a5a080 . May 5, 2015 . May 3, 2015 . Redskins.com.
  10. Web site: May 11, 2015 . Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040806/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Nine-Redskins-Draft-Picks-Agree-To-Terms/107e54e5-dde6-488a-885a-8824cc641bcc . September 10, 2017 . May 21, 2015 . Redskins.com.
  11. Web site: September 2, 2017 . 9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905031831/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0 . September 5, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  12. Web site: Mink, Ryan . September 19, 2017 . Ravens Sign Two Offensive Linemen to 53-Man Roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171023105658/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Two-Offensive-Linemen-to-53-Man-Roster/6fe0ab81-3e84-417e-94ba-589bc499d448 . October 23, 2017 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. Web site: Czarda, Stephen . October 28, 2017 . Redskins Sign Arie Kouandjio And Orlando Franklin . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171101190724/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Arie-Kouandjio-And-Orlando-Franklin/44015d4a-9122-4a3f-a0d1-47aba0e61110 . November 1, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  14. Web site: Arie Kouandjio to undergo quad surgery . May 15, 2018 . NFL.
  15. Web site: Williams, Charean . May 21, 2018 . Report: Arie Kouandjio will miss season after surgery . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  16. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . Redskins Sign Guard Isaiah Williams . May 22, 2018 . Redskins.com.
  17. News: October 15, 2019 . OFFENSIVE LINEMEN DRAFT TRACKER . XFL.com . October 16, 2019.
  18. Web site: April 14, 2013 . Alabama Crimson Tide linemen Cyrus and Arie Kouandjio just 'regular kids' . December 3, 2014 . May 26, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150526002727/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-04-10/alabama-crimson-tide-spring-football-depth-chart-cyrus-arie-kouandjio-nick-saban . dead .
  19. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . May 2, 2015 . Arie Kouandjio Spends Draft Weekend With His Brother, A Bills Guard . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150505020954/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Arie-Kouandjio-Spends-Draft-Weekend-With-His-Brother-A-Bills-Guard/164719e2-d054-460a-ab40-5ab7beed94f3 . May 5, 2015 . May 3, 2015 . Redskins.com.

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