Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
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Career Summary
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah was a defensive back from Indiana University of Pennsylvania selected by Dallas in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah entered the NFL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania when Dallas selected him 126th overall in the fourth round of the 2010 draft. The Cowboys signed him to a four-year contract that July.
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Early Life
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The official sources reviewed for this profile identify Owusu-Ansah's college and NFL path but do not provide a substantiated early-life account.
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High School
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A detailed high school football history was not included in the official sources reviewed for this profile.
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College Career
Owusu-Ansah developed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania into an NFL draft prospect.
NFL draft coverage identified Owusu-Ansah as a cornerback from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The reporting cited his size and speed as factors that gave him a chance in the NFL.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Owusu-Ansah 126th overall in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
The Cowboys' draft record lists Owusu-Ansah as a safety from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, selected 126th overall in the fourth round. NFL reporting confirmed he signed a four-year rookie contract.
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NFL Career
Owusu-Ansah appeared for Dallas and contributed as a kickoff returner.
The NFL's 2010 Dallas roster includes Owusu-Ansah. Its 2010 kickoff-return statistics credit him with 25 returns for 543 yards, a 21.7-yard average, and a long return of 41 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Owusu-Ansah's NFL production included 543 kickoff-return yards as a rookie.
Owusu-Ansah's 2010 return work totaled 543 yards on 25 kickoff returns. His fourth-round selection represented his progression from Indiana University of Pennsylvania to the NFL.
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Playing Style
Draft reporting emphasized Owusu-Ansah's size and speed for the defensive backfield.
NFL draft coverage listed Owusu-Ansah at 6-foot-0 1/4 and 207 pounds and reported a 4.4-second 40-yard dash. The report suggested those physical tools could interest teams using Cover 2 concepts.
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Legacy
Owusu-Ansah's documented legacy is his small-school path to an NFL draft selection and return role.
Owusu-Ansah moved from Indiana University of Pennsylvania to a fourth-round Cowboys selection and served as a kickoff returner during his rookie season.
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Post-Career
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The official sources reviewed for this profile focus on Owusu-Ansah's draft and NFL career and do not provide a substantiated post-playing-career account.
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22839, 00-0027726, 1988-04-10, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Akwasi, Owusu-Ansah
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