19 Facts About Cyrus Kouandjio

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Cyrus Berenice Kouandjio was born on July 21,1993 and is a Cameroonian former professional American football offensive tackle.

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Cyrus Kouandjio was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Cyrus Kouandjio competed in the 2011 Under Armour All-America Game.

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Cyrus Kouandjio was the fourth-ranked prospect in the recruiting class of 2011.

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On National Signing Day, Cyrus Kouandjio announced on ESPNU that he would attend Auburn University.

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Three days later, on February 5,2011, Kouandjio's brother Arie announced on his Twitter account that Cyrus would attend the University of Alabama.

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In 2011, Cyrus Kouandjio contributed as a true freshman, playing in eight games until a knee injury in the second half against Tennessee ended his season.

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Cyrus Kouandjio had the fewest career starts on the Alabama offensive line in the 2012 season.

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Cyrus Kouandjio ended the 2012 season ranked as the top offensive tackle from the 2011 recruiting class.

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Cyrus Kouandjio suffered an ankle injury near the start of the 2016 season, causing him to miss multiple weeks.

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Cyrus Kouandjio went on to play 12 games with five starts in 2016.

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Cyrus Kouandjio was expected to recover in time for training camp.

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On November 8,2017 Cyrus Kouandjio was signed by the Denver Broncos.

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Cyrus Kouandjio played in three games, starting one at right tackle in 2017.

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On September 1,2018, Cyrus Kouandjio was released by the Broncos.

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Cyrus Kouandjio was drafted in the 2nd round in phase two in the 2020 XFL Draft by the New York Guardians.

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On March 23,2020, Cyrus Kouandjio signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

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Cyrus Kouandjio is married to his college girlfriend, Elizabeth Van Zandt who was an athlete at the University of Alabama.

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Cyrus Kouandjio required medical attention in an undisclosed condition, and was granted first-aid.