In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Amukamara made 2 tackles and forced a fumble off Stefon Diggs in the 16-6 win. Family Facts about Prince Amukamara: his parents are Nigerian, and he has five sisters (Princess, Precious, Promise, Peace and Passionate). Amukamara est né à Leominster dans le Massachusetts, ses parents, Romanus et Christy Amukamara sont tous deux natifs du Nigéria.Il déménage rapidement vers le New Jersey avant de s'installer à l'âge de 5 ans à Glendale en Arizona [1].. Il a 5 sœurs (prénommées Princess, Promise, Peace, Precious, et Passionate [2].. [57] In Week 3, he made his Chicago Bears debut and collected three combined tackles and defended two passes in a 23–17 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sometimes they’d even pick out his clothing. [12] As a freshman in 2007, Amukamara was described as being a newcomer "with a lot of personality" by senior linebacker Corey McKeon. “We knew it,” Garvey said. Shawn Garvey coached Amukamara for eight years until Amukamara reached high school, watching him play with more speed and instincts than the other children in the Arizona Youth Football League. He earned a salary of $6.89 million for 2015. Head coach Gus Bradley named Amukamara the starting nickelback, alongside Davon House and Jalen Ramsey, Romanus said Amukamara often asks for each of his sisters’ whereabouts at a given time. Head coach John Fox named him the Bears' starting cornerback to begin the 2017 season. [38], On May 1, 2014, the New York Giants picked up the fifth-year option for 2015 on Amukamara's rookie contract. “I thought running back was my position to play.”. Their first child is Princess Paisley Amarachi Amukamara (girl), who plays the role of an older sister of her little brother Princeton Amukamara. After basic training in Massachusetts, Romanus returned the family to Jersey City. [34], On August 4, 2011, the New York Giants signed him to a four-year, $8.18 million contract with 90% guaranteed. So along with his sisters Promise and Princess, be began delivering food as part of a contest to see who could earn the most money, ESPN reports. Amukamara consulted with the team chaplain. Others wore Giants hats. “We raised them according to our African culture,” said his mother, Christy. Isolating with his wife Pilar, two children and five sisters in his greater Phoenix home, the former first-round pick needed to find something to do other than hike around in the Arizona heat. [66], Amukamara married Pilar Davis in 2014. [15][23][24][25] Amukamara was also a Jim Thorpe Award finalist, a Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalist, and a Ronnie Lott Trophy quarterfinalist. After starring as a running back at Apollo, Amukamara attended Nebraska expecting to play his preferred position. He was named the starting cornerback with Corey Webster to start the 2013 season. [38], Amukamara started the Giants' season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys and recorded a season-high eight combined tackles during a 26-27 loss. During his days at Apollo High School, he was active in so many sports. That year, Scout.com named him to the Arizona All-state team. The following written content by Josh Weinfuss. [21] However, he only allowed 18 completed passes in his direction on 52 attempts during the season, and was praised for his "lock-down ability" against wide receivers during the season. Prince and Pilar currently have two children. Amukamara was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, to parents Romanus and Christy Amukamara, both natives of Nigeria. “I’m excited to be here,” Amukamara said. He has five sisters, named Princess, Promise, Peace, Precious, and Passionate. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 13 February 2021, at 20:20. They thought he’d go No. Not a tough story … but he worked hard.”. He missed Week 15 and was limited in Week 16 due to a hamstring injury. “It has shaped him so much that he has nowhere to go but to be with his sisters,” Romanus said. Early years [edit | edit source]. [3] He has five sisters, named Princess, Promise, Peace, Precious, and Passionate. [38], On March 11, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Amukamara to a one-year, $5.5 million contract that included $3 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.5 million. [15] He was named to the first-team All-Big 12 after the season. Early years. But to be a Christian, that’s a daily thing and that’s what I think about the most. Every night, Amukamara and his sisters would reconvene at home, sit around the table and share their earnings. Amukamara was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, to parents Romanus and Christy Amukamara, both natives of Nigeria.He soon moved to New Jersey before moving to Glendale, Arizona, when he was five years old. While in isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Phoenix, Arizona, the 31-year-old and two of his five sisters — Promise and Princess — decided to combat their boredom from being inside their home with a challenge. Some wore festive Nigerian attires. The pitch swayed Amukamara, who dedicated himself to cornerback and started three games as a sophomore before earning first-team all-Big 12 honors with two sacks and five interceptions as a junior in 2009. Prince Kelechi Amukamara (born June 6, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He was isolating with his wife, two children and five sisters in his home on the west side … Prince was born in Massachusetts, spent his early years in Jersey City and was raised in Glendale, Ariz. His name — granted because of where he falls on the family hierarchy — became a constant source of intrigue among whomever he encountered. “Here we have five girls and one boy. That is not your real name,’ or ‘Are you really a prince?’ ” Amukamara said. PHOENIX — Back in the spring, when Arizona was in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Prince Amukamara was looking for something to pass the time. [10] On December 29, 2006, Amukamara committed to play college football at Nebraska. Even though Amukamara only twice visited his family’s native village, he enjoyed prince-like treatment from his five sisters: Princess, Precious, Promise, Peace and Passionate. [29] Amukamara was ranked as the second best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFLdraftscout.com, NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and NFL analyst Brian Billick. [45] He finished the season with a career-high 85 combined tackles (76 solo), 14 pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts. He was isolating with his wife, two children and five sisters in his home on the west side of greater Phoenix, and it seemed as though […] On October 9, 2017, Amukamara made his first start of the season and made four solo tackles in a 17–20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Through six games in the 2006 season, he had rushed for 1,129 yards and 270 receiving yards on offense and recorded two interceptions on defense. Amukamara was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, to parents Romanus and Christy Amukamara, both natives of Nigeria.He soon moved to New Jersey before moving to Glendale, Arizona, when he was five years old. Prince Amukamara born June 1989. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [20], Amukamara tallied 59 tackles and one sack, but no interceptions as a senior. NFL cornerback who was selected 19th overall by the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL Draft. [51] In Week 15, he recorded a season-high seven solo tackles and defended two passes during a 35-38 loss to the Carolina Panthers. I don’t think about it much unless people remind me. But Princess and Promise were always wary of how much Prince actually made. Prince Amukamara was born in in June 6, 1989. He received an overall grade of 81.0 from Pro Football Focus in 2018, which ranked as the 9th highest grade among all qualifying corner backs.[60]. He played six games throughout the 2006 season and as a running back, he recorded 2,106 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns while as a defensive back, he recorded 95 tackles and two interceptions. [14] Amukamara finished the year with four tackles in eight games, splitting time in the secondary and on special teams. Their brother, Prince, a cornerback for the Giants, sent his well wishes in a text message. [50] He finished with a total of 46 combined (37 solo), 11 deflected passes, and career-high three interceptions. NFL cornerback who was selected 19th overall by the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL Draft. [38] The New York Giants finished the 2011 season with a 9-7 record and received a playoff berth. Amukamara missed Week 6-10 due to the injury. When Amukamara finally heard he would play for the Giants — a team he never visited with a head coach he never spoke to before draft night — he felt both pleased and perplexed. Prince is the only son of the family and he has five sisters. A Nigerian, and an American football cornerback. On February 21, 2020, Amukamara was released by the Bears after three seasons in a move to create cap space. [13] He made his debut for Nebraska on September 22 against Ball State, playing on special teams. [30][31], The New York Giants selected Amukamara in the first round (19th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. (2:03) PHOENIX — Back in the spring, when Arizona was in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Prince Amukamara was looking for something to pass the time. In Week 4, Amukarmara recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted Washington Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins in a 45-14 victory. [38], In training camp, Amukamara competed with Aaron Ross, Corey Webster, and Jayron Hosley for the starting cornerback position. On February 5, 2012, he made one tackle in a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. [8] Amukamara was also named to the Arizona All-State team by Scout.com. Throughout his rookie season in 2011, he was the New York Giants' third cornerback on their depth chart, behind Aaron Ross and Corey Webster. “The first reaction was, ‘No, you are lying. “I could tell (Amukamara) was going to do something,” Bohn said. [15], As a junior, Amukamara became a starter at cornerback for Nebraska. [33] He was the second cornerback selected behind Patrick Peterson (5th overall). Amukamara described “Brady Quinn flashbacks” sitting in the green room while other names were called. [15], Prior to his senior season at Nebraska, a National Football League (NFL) scouting service gave Amukamara a 7.3 rating, which was tied for the highest among 1,400 college seniors that were graded. Our journalism needs your support now. Now 31, Bohn watched the Amukamara children grow throughout their childhood. “I definitely wanted to transfer right away,” Amukamara said. On November 20, 2011, Amukamara made his professional regular season debut against the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded a season-high five solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Vince Young on the first series of a Giants' 10-17 loss. Amukamara is a Christian, refrains from alcohol, and has stated that he stayed chaste before marriage. “It sounds like Coming to America,” Amukamara joked. [38], On March 13, 2018, Amukamara signed a three-year, $27 million extension with the Bears. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. He won Big 12 defensive player of the year last season without recording a single interception. When Callahan was fired and replaced by defensive-minded Bo Pelini after Amukamara’s freshman season, the new coaching staff allowed Amukamara to switch to offense but emphasized Amukamara’s potential as a defensive back. “They treated him like royalty,” Precious said of the other students at Apollo High School in Glendale, Ariz. [65], On October 13, 2020, Amukamara was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [7] His father is a teacher. [40] He suffered a high ankle sprain during the Giants' preseason game against the Chicago Bears. In week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams, Amukamara intercepted Jared Goff which sealed a 15-6 Bears win. “And once they ask if you are really a prince, then I just go back and explain just where my parents are from.”. He was the longest hold out of the 2011 draft class. In these cases, the average was taken. [58] On September 17, 2018, Amukamara recorded his first career interception for a touchdown on quarterback Russell Wilson in the 24–17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. His father, Romanus, was a talented soccer player in Nigeria.