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Akwasi Owusu-Ansah NFL Draft Bio

Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (born April 10, 1988) is an American football defensive back and wide receiver who is currently a free agent. Owusu-Ansah played college football at Division II Indiana (Pa.), and was considered one of the top cornerback and top small school prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. Ultimately, he was selected in the fourth round, 126th overall by the Dallas Cowboys. He was the 14th cornerback selected, and the second player from Division II behind future Raiders teammate Jared Veldheer.

Owusu-Ansah has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Oakland Raiders.

Owusu-Ansah played college football for the IUP Crimson Hawks of NCAA Division II. He began attracting NFL attention following the 2008 season when had eight interceptions, including seven in the last four games, and three against Gannon University. Prior to his senior season in 2009 he was ranked as the ninth-best cornerback in the nation, and the only non-Division I player in the top 18. During his senior season he returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns and ranked in the top 15 nationally for kick and punt return average yards. He set school records for punt return yards and average and kickoff return yards.

He was selected for the 2010 East-West Shrine Game, but could not participate due to a shoulder injury suffered during his senior season. He later underwent surgery performed by James Bradley, team doctor of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in March 2010. Just before the surgery, Owusu-Ansah participated in the Pro Day workout at Ohio State University, where he recorded the fastest 40 yard dash time. Following his senior season, he was selected first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, second-team by the Associated Press and first-team All-PSAC for defense and special teams.

Upon being drafted, he was the seventh player selected from IUP, and the third-highest selection for the school after Jim Haslett in 1979 and Leander Jordan in 2000.

He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Mu Chapter. He is frequently referred to as "Kwasi".

Draft Year: 2010 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Akwasi Owusu-Ansah

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Akwasi Owusu-Ansah	Cornerback	6 ft 1 in	210 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
4	126	Dallas Cowboys	Indiana (PA)	Gainesville, Florida

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