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Luther Muhammad's Work Ethic, Toughness Forged By Family, Including Brother Who Plays in NFL

When Luther Muhammad and his older brother Al-Quadin play a game of one-on-one against each other, there’s only one rule.

“He can’t back me down,” Luther says.

That’s because Al-Quadin Muhammad, a defensive end for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, while Luther’s 6-foot-3 frame carries just 185 pounds.

Don’t think that Al-Quadin takes it easy on his younger brother, though.

“I don’t even play no basketball no more, but I lace up my sneaks for him,” Al-Quadin said. “Because I humble him. I play in the NFL, I don’t play basketball no more but I still get after him, I beat him.