HUNTSVILLE, AL -
He graduated high school at the age of 15, and went on to become the youngest player drafted in NFL history. Thursday it all came full circle for Amobi Okoye.
Lee High School of Huntsville retired Okoye's Jersey Thursday in a special ceremony at the school. Okoye was 1st team all-state in his days at Lee, playing both offensive and defensive line. He now stars for the Houston Texans, who drafted him in the 1st round back in 2007.
"It's a real honor," said Okoye. "Hopefully someone is watching out there and can believe they also can achieve something of this sort. I'm all about giving hope."
Okoye received a standing ovation in his old school. Head Coach Rick Daniel was there to greet his former all-star.
Lee High School of Huntsville retired Okoye's Jersey Thursday in a special ceremony at the school. Okoye was 1st team all-state in his days at Lee, playing both offensive and defensive line. He now stars for the Houston Texans, who drafted him in the 1st round back in 2007.
"It's a real honor," said Okoye. "Hopefully someone is watching out there and can believe they also can achieve something of this sort. I'm all about giving hope."
Okoye received a standing ovation in his old school. Head Coach Rick Daniel was there to greet his former all-star.
