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Emmanuel Chinedum Acho

Emmanuel Acho was drafted in April by the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. As a linebacker for the University of Texas, Acho recorded 278 tackles (159 solo), 41 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, seven forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two INTs, 13 pass break-ups and 26 pressures. Following his senior year, he was named to the All-Big 12 first team and he maintained a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

School: University of Texas
Year: 2012
Major: Sports Management

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