1. Kristjan Sokoli was born on September 24,1991 and is a former Albanian-born professional American football center.
15 Facts About Kristjan Sokoli
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Kristjan Sokoli was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Sokoli's father, Gjon, fled from Shkoder, Albania to the United States seeking political asylum around the time of the Albanian Rebellion of 1997 when Kristjan was five years old.
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Kristjan Sokoli helped Buffalo to the 2013 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl that season, its second bowl appearance ever and first since the 2008 season.
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Kristjan Sokoli appeared in eight plays in the 2015 season, all on special teams in Week 16.
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On September 26,2016, Kristjan Sokoli was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive end.
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Kristjan Sokoli was promoted to the active roster on December 19,2016.
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On July 25,2017, Kristjan Sokoli signed with the New Orleans Saints as an offensive lineman.
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Kristjan Sokoli was waived on September 2,2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On December 27,2017, Kristjan Sokoli was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.
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In October 2019, Kristjan Sokoli was selected by the DC Defenders of the XFL in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.
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Kristjan Sokoli was waived during final roster cuts on January 22,2020.
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Kristjan Sokoli was signed by the Potsdam Royals of the German Football League in 2021.
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On March 10,2022, Kristjan Sokoli was drafted by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League.
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On January 8,2025, Kristjan Sokoli signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League.