1. Brent Ikaika Alama-Francis was born on December 4,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League.
12 Facts About Ikaika Alama-Francis
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Ikaika Alama-Francis played college football for the Hawaii Warriors and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis has three older half-brothers from Joe Francis's first wife and two older brothers from Joe's second wife, Kuulei.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis played forward mostly at the end of games that were already decided.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis decided to try out for the football team during spring training after his first and only season with Warrior Basketball.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis gained 70 pounds over the years to build his 190-pound frame to 260 pounds.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis worked on building his strength and football defensive end knowledge to become a starter his junior and senior year.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis impressed the coaches and teammates with his work ethic and positive demeanor.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis remained inactive for 10 of the first 12 games of the season.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis was released from the team on September 6,2009.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis was signed by the Miami Dolphins on November 24,2009 for a salary of $460,000.
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Ikaika Alama-Francis competed with teammate Koa Misi for a starting position.