Ephraim Mateen Salaam (born June 19, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.
Salaam has also played for the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
Salaam played high school football at Florin High School in Sacramento, C...
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Ephraim Mateen Salaam (born June 19, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.
Salaam has also played for the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
Salaam played high school football at Florin High School in Sacramento, California.
Salaam became a three-year starter as both a right and left tackle at San Diego State University, where he played in 31 career games.
Salaam's ancestors are fom Ethiopia. Salaam currently has an ongoing career in the Entertainment Industry as well doing multiple television and film appearances. Known for his comedic side, Ephraim Salaam is an eclectic entertainer on and off the field. While with the Houston Texans and during a work-out in the glass-enclosed Texans weight room, he noticed a group of grade schoolers on a tour of the...
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