For Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Abdul Janneh Jr., the road to professional football almost went in a completely different direction. <\/p>\n
For Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Abdul Janneh Jr., the road to professional football almost went in a completely different direction. Coming out of New Oxford Senior High School in Pennsylvania, Janneh had options. A multi-sport athlete, he excelled in basketball, football and track and field. But when the time came to choose a path after high school, football wasn\u2019t initially the obvious answer.<\/p>\n
\u201cBasketball was always my main sport, and that\u2019s what I thought I was gonna continue to do,\u201d Janneh explained.<\/p>\n
Everything changed late in his senior year when Duquesne University entered the recruiting picture.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey came in very, very late in the process,\u201d Janneh said. \u201cI just took a chance. They were taking a chance on me, and I believed in myself, so I was gonna stick with football. Things ended up working out being here now.\u201d<\/p>\n
That leap of faith helped launch Janneh\u2019s football career, but his basketball roots still stand out to teammates and coaches who remember his athleticism on the court. Janneh earned a reputation in high school as a highlight-reel dunker who could energize both teammates and crowds.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was amazing. We liked to put on a show back in high school. It was nice putting on a show for all my family and friends down there.\u201d<\/p>\n
His senior season also brought team success as New Oxford made a strong run.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ended up having a really good run my last year there, and we did well,\u201d Janneh said.<\/p>\n
Even now, Janneh still appreciates the thrill of throwing down a dunk.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s fun. We mess around in practice sometimes, but actually doing it in a game and hearing all the fans scream and everything, it was a great feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n
At six-foot-two and 197 pounds, Janneh\u2019s explosiveness on the basketball court has translated naturally to the football field, another example of how multi-sport athletes can bring unique skills to the CFL.<\/p>\n
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