Houston Texans rookie Duke Ejiofor never thought he'd be drafted by his hometown team, but since being picked in the sixth round of the 2018 draft and making his debut in week two, he's made the most of his homegrown opportunity.
The Nigerian-American linebacker, drafted out of Wake Forest University, is playing on a team that already possesses a star pass rusher in JJ Watt, so Ejiofor is being brought on slowly by his coaches via Special Teams and selected plays.
The 23-year-old is learning from some of the best in the league at his position while also finding his footing as a professional, though he still enjoys the comforts of home, even if his parents don't quite understand the game he plays.