Baltimore DL Justin Madubuike will now go by his Nigerian-given name, Nnamdi
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Justin Madubuike has decided to go by his Nigerian-given name, Nnamdi.
The team announced the switch Monday. Madubuike is a Texas native but his parents are immigrants from Nigeria.
“Coming from Nigerian culture, our parents give us like an American name and give us a Nigerian name,” Madubuike said for a story on the Ravens' website. “When we were growing up as little kids, they addressed us as our Nigerian name. So Nnamdi, I believe in my heart, that’s my real name.”
Madubuike is entering his fifth NFL season, and he had a career-high 13 sacks last season.
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