Amara Kamara
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| Position: | Linebacker / Defensive end | ||
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| Date of birth: | February 2, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth: | Liberia | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Newark (NJ) Weequahic | ||
| College: | Temple | ||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Amara Kamara (born February 2, 1988) is a Liberian-American gridiron football linebacker who is currently a free agent. After his family immigrated to the United States, he attended local schools in Newark, New Jersey, where he started playing American football. In 2006 he was named by The Star-Ledger as the State Defensive Player of the Year.[1]
Early life and education
Amara Kamara was born in Liberia in 1988. He immigrated to the United States with his family, and they settled in Newark, New Jersey. He attended local schools and was known from his early years for his athletic ability.
While attending Newark Tech High School, Kamara competed athletically playing football at Weequahic High School also in Newark. He was named as second-team All-American, and in 2006 he made 193 total tackles and seven forced fumbles. That year he was named by The Star-Ledger as the State Defensive Player of the Year.[1] He graduated from Newark Tech High School in 2007.[1]
College career
Kamara attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his first year as an Owl on their football team, he was the only freshman to start every game. He recorded 71 total tackles in his first year. Going into his sophomore season as an Owl, Kamara was named the starter at the Linebacker position. He graduated in 2011.
Professional career
Kamara entered the 2011 NFL Draft but was not drafted.
BC Lions
On September 27, 2011, Kamara was signed by the BC Lions of British Columbia, Canada.[2] They are based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Harrisburg Stampede
On December 20, 2013, Kamara signed with the Harrisburg Stampede of the Professional Indoor Football League, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
On February 18, 2015, Kamara signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, also of the PIFL. He earned Second Team All-PIFL as a defensive lineman following the season.
References
- 1 2 3 "Amara Kamara, DS #62 OLB, Temple". www.nfldraftscout.com. The Sports Xchange. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Lions add four to practice roster". www.bclions.com. British Columbia Lions. September 27, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2014.