Anthony Amoo

Anthony Olusola Amoo Jr. is an American offensive/defensive lineman, who is currently a member of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
Early life
Born to the Nigerian immigrant parents of Anthony Amoo Sr. and Alimot Falola, he attended Austin High School in Houston, TX, where he ran track under coach Tom Stuart. Amoo started playing football in Sugar Land, Texas.
College career
He attended the University of Houston because it was his hometown school. From 2000-2003, Amoo did not play college football, but in 2004 he was able to make the team as a walk-on, and red shirted. In 2005 as a Red-Shirt Senior, he did not record any stats offensively or defensively.
Professional career
He entered the 2006 NFL Draft as a defensive lineman., but was not picked or signed.
Abilene Ruff Riders
After 2 years at the minor league level, Amoo was signed to training camp of the Abilene Ruff Riders of the Indoor Football League.
San Antonio Warriors
He returned to the minor league level and played two seasons with the San Antonio Warriors.
Reading Express
In September 2010, He was signed to the Reading Express.
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
A few days later he was signed by the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks.
Philadelphia Soul
On Monday, December 19, 2011, Anthony signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League, for the 2012 season.
He has also played in international matches with the travelling minor league team, USA Eagles Football Club.
Minor League teams
*Killeen Knights - winter 2008
*Austin Gamebreakers - summer 2008 - summer 2009
*USA Eagles - spring 2008 - current
*San Antonio Warriors - fall 2008 - current
Personal
He is married and has one son. He has two younger brothers.

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