- Born in Jamaica, and spent first decade of his life there
- Moved to Chicago when he was 11 years old
- Helped Lane Technical College Prep High School win Chicago city title in 2008
- Threw shot put and discus for track and field team in high school
- Started 52 games at Duke University between 2010 and 2014
- Graduated with degrees in Evolutionary Anthropology and Psychology
- Selected 28th overall by Detroit Lions in 2015 NFL Draft
- Has played 163 games in 10 NFL seasons for the Lions, 49ers, Jets and Seahawks
- Made 2021 Pro Bowl with San Francisco
- Dreams of building a hospital in Jamaica
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