Ed Wang
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| Position: | Offensive line | ||
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| Date of birth: | March 12, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth: | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 5 / Pick: 140 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Edward Kai Wang (simplified Chinese: 王凯; traditional Chinese: 王凱; pinyin: Wáng Kăi) (born March 12, 1987) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft. Wang was the first full-blooded Chinese player to both be drafted and to play in the NFL.[1][2]
High school career
Wang was born in Fairfax, Virginia. He attended Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia, where he was selected the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2004.
College career
Wang attended Virginia Tech and was awarded 2009 All-ACC Second Team for his performance at left tackle for the Hokies. He was given the nickname, "Godzilla" due to his aggressive playing style, size, and Asian heritage.[3][4]
Professional career
Buffalo Bills
Wang was selected with the 9th pick in the 5th round (140th overall) by the Buffalo Bills. During the 2010 NFL season, Ed Wang was a reserve OL and played in 6 games, starting none. Wang was cut by the Buffalo Bills at the beginning of the 2011 NFL season. [5]
Oakland Raiders
Ed Wang announced on his Twitter page that he has signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 1, 2012.
Philadelphia Eagles
On February 15, 2013, Ed Wang signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. On August 19, 2013, he was released by the Eagles.[6]
Personal
Wang's parents were both track and field athletes for China at the 1984 Summer Olympics. His younger brother, David Wang, also played football for Virginia Tech.[3] Ed married his wife, Christina, in April 2013.
Wang is the VP of League Development for the China Arena Football League (CAFL).[7]
References
- ↑ "Former Tech offensive lineman Ed Wang meets China's president". hokiesports.com. January 20, 2011. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ Mosher, Geoff (August 19, 2013). "Eagles release offensive tackle Ed Wang". csnphilly.com/. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- 1 2 "Northwest Asian Weekly | Godzilla is coming: Ed Wang seeks to become the first Chinese American to be drafted into the NFL |". Nwasianweekly.com. 2010-04-08. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "Crush 'em Like Godzilla;". onlywon.com. 2011-09-21.
- ↑ "Ed Wang, Craig Davis among Bills cuts;". nbcsports.com. 2011-09-03. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
- ↑ "Eagles Release OT Ed Wang". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 19, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ↑ "About CAFL". caflfootball.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.