Kwaku Danso
Encyclopedia
Kwaku Danso is an American football
nose tackle that is currently a free agent. Danso played college football
at East Carolina University
.
, was paramount in starting this player's journey in the NFL. In attendance at ECU's 2010 pro day, he found himself completely in awe of Danso's sheer strength (bench-pressing an impressive 225 pounds 39 times) and struck by the look in his eyes. Ryan scouted players with much more experience, but Danso was the one he kept remembering. Danso signed with the Cleveland Browns
on May 17, 2010.[1] He was waived/injured on August 24, 2010. Before football, soon after coming to the United States 2002, Danso worked as a butcher, a nightclub bouncer (where he was first encouraged by Washington Redskins Players to try the game), and balanced up to four jobs simultaneously in order to pay for school. At this time, he desires to continue playing. In the future, he aims to use his career in football as a platform to run his own constriction business and give back to the community through philanthropic endeavors and mentorship.[2]
and desires to one day soon start his very own charitable organization. Meanwhile he volunteers his time mentoring teenagers at Fort Meade High School. He also enjoys golfing, shooting ranges, and cooking.[2]
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
nose tackle that is currently a free agent. Danso played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at East Carolina University
East Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in...
.
College
Officially joined the East Carolina football program as a walk-on prior to spring drills and earned subsequent roster position. A member of the scout team who did not experience game action during the fall. ECU former defensive coordinator, Greg Hudson, remarked that this player had "a lot on his plate" academically and was "smarter than four or five players put together". Danso achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from this university in 2009. He additionally studied Hospitality Management with ultimate goals of starting his own business, rebuilding in Ghana, and helping to make clean water more accessible in third world countries.[2] It was in the midst of pursuing a masters degree in Occupational Safety that he was invited to Cleveland Browns' training camp.Professional
The Browns' former defensive coordinator, Rob RyanRob Ryan
Rob Ryan is the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He is the son of former defensive coordinator and head coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of current head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan.-Early life:When his parents, Doris and Buddy Ryan,...
, was paramount in starting this player's journey in the NFL. In attendance at ECU's 2010 pro day, he found himself completely in awe of Danso's sheer strength (bench-pressing an impressive 225 pounds 39 times) and struck by the look in his eyes. Ryan scouted players with much more experience, but Danso was the one he kept remembering. Danso signed with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on May 17, 2010.[1] He was waived/injured on August 24, 2010. Before football, soon after coming to the United States 2002, Danso worked as a butcher, a nightclub bouncer (where he was first encouraged by Washington Redskins Players to try the game), and balanced up to four jobs simultaneously in order to pay for school. At this time, he desires to continue playing. In the future, he aims to use his career in football as a platform to run his own constriction business and give back to the community through philanthropic endeavors and mentorship.[2]
Personal
Apart from daily workouts and football conditioning, Danso focuses his time on charitable causes and faithfully attends his local church. He collaborates with nearby charities such as Associated Catholic CharitiesAssociated Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Baltimore cares for more than 160,000 people and serves over a quarter million meals every year to those who are hungry. Eighty programs offer a diverse array of services in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Carroll, Anne Arundel, Frederick,...
and desires to one day soon start his very own charitable organization. Meanwhile he volunteers his time mentoring teenagers at Fort Meade High School. He also enjoys golfing, shooting ranges, and cooking.[2]