Ebenezer Ekuban is a former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on May 29, 1976, in Accra, Ghana, and grew up in the United States. Ekuban attended the University of North Carolina, where he played college football for the Tar Heels.
Ekuban was selected in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He played for the Cowboys for three seasons, from 1999 to 2001, and was a starter for most of his time there. In his rookie season, he recorded 5.5 sacks and was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. He continued to be a productive player for the Cowboys, recording 7.5 sacks in 2000 and 6.5 sacks in 2001.
In 2002, Ekuban was traded to the Cleveland Browns, where he played for four seasons. He was a starter for most of his time in Cleveland and was a key player on the Browns' defense. In 2003, he recorded a career-high 9.5 sacks and was named the Browns' Defensive Player of the Year. He continued to be a productive player for the Browns, recording 5.5 sacks in 2004 and 6.5 sacks in 2005.
In 2006, Ekuban was traded to the Denver Broncos, where he played for two seasons. He was a starter for most of his time in Denver and was a key player on the Broncos' defense. In 2006, he recorded 5.5 sacks and helped the Broncos reach the playoffs. He continued to be a productive player for the Broncos, recording 4.5 sacks in 2007.
Ekuban's NFL career came to an end in 2008, when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in training camp. He was released by the Broncos and did not play in the NFL again.
Overall, Ekuban had a successful NFL career, recording 39.5 sacks and 276 tackles in 128 games. He was a productive player for the Cowboys, Browns, and Broncos and was known for his pass-rushing ability and his toughness on the field. After retiring from football, Ekuban has been involved in various business ventures and has also worked as a football analyst for ESPN.
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