When you think of the term, “American Dream”, former Duck cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu and his family’s life in America fit the bill. His parents emigrated from Nigeria and gave him and his siblings a life that he continues to be thankful for. Ekpre-Olomu excelled early in sports, and his mentality and drive led him to Eugene, where he quickly became a defensive mainstay for some of Oregon’s most talented teams. But just when his football star was shining brightest, darkness came in the form of a devastating knee injury before the Ducks’ Rose Bowl appearance in 2015. And although he was drafted in the NFL and participated in training camps, he never saw the field again in a competitive game. Leaving the game he loved as a player caused him to do some soul searching, but Ekpre-Olomu knows he has a lot to be thankful for. His family. A prolific college career and an Oregon degree. The love of Oregon fans. And the love for the game of football, which taught him so many valuable life lessons that he continues to use today.

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