Daniel Adongo Explained

Daniel Adongo
Number:56
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:12 October 1989
Birth Place:Nairobi, Kenya
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:270
College:University of Pretoria
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:5

Daniel Ojambo Adongo (born 1989 10, df=yes) is a Kenyan former sportsman. He moved to South Africa in 2007 to join the ' rugby academy and played professional rugby union in South Africa and New Zealand between 2011 and 2013. He then converted to American football, joining the Indianapolis Colts as an linebacker until 2015.

Rugby union

Daniel Adongo
Fullname:Daniel Ojambo Adongo
Weight:112kg (247lb)
University:University of Pretoria
Position:Lock / Flanker
Youthyears1:–2006
Youthclubs1:Kenya Harlequins
Youthyears2:2007–2010
Years1:2011
Apps1:10
Points1:15
Years2:2012
Apps2:8
Points2:5
Years3:2012
Apps3:9
Points3:0
Years4:2013
Apps4:5
Points4:0
Years5:2013
Apps5:4
Points5:0
Amatyears1:2012
Amatapps1:3
Amatpoints1:0
Repteam1:Kenya Under-18
Repteam2:Kenya Under-21
Clubupdate:28 June 2013

As a rugby player, he plays either as a lock or a flanker, and last played Super Rugby for the Southern Kings in the 2013 Super Rugby season.[1]

Youth

In Kenya, he joined the Kenya Harlequins junior team. He was spotted by South African scouts at the 2006 Safari Sevens tournament, playing in the schools category for School. In 2007, he joined to the academy. He progressed from Under–19 level in 2008 to Under–21 level in 2010.

Sharks

He was included in the squad for the 2010 Vodacom Cup, but failed to play in any matches. He did play in twelve Under–21 matches later in the year and was once again included in the squad for the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, where he made his debut in the opening match of the season, a 30–19 victory over the . He made a total of ten appearances in that competition, scoring three tries. He was also included in the squad for the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division, but failed to feature in that competition.

Blue Bulls

At the end of 2011, he was signed by the . He made eight appearances for them in the 2012 Vodacom Cup, but he was then released from his contract after just six months to join New Zealand ITM Cup team .[2]

Counties Manukau

He joined prior to the 2012 ITM Cup. He made his debut against [3] and played in eight matches for them on their way to winning the Championship and subsequent promotion to the Premiership.[4] However, he wasn't named in their 2013 squad.[5]

Kings

He joined the from Counties Manukau for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[6] He was an unused substitute in the Kings' historic first ever match against the, but he did make his Super Rugby debut the following week, coming on as a late substitute against his former team the . He also appeared against the and then made his first Super Rugby start against the in Christchurch. However, after another substitute appearance against the, he fell below Rynier Bernardo in the pecking order and reverted to playing domestic rugby, playing three matches for the in the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition. One more substitute appearance in the home victory over the followed, as well as playing the opening match of the 2013 Currie Cup First Division season, but his season then came to a premature end following a torn bicep injury.[7]

Varsity Cup

He also played for in the 2012 Varsity Cup, playing in three matches.

International

Internationally, he played for the Kenyan Under–18 and Under–21 national teams, and, although he initially expressed a desire to play for South Africa internationally,[8] he declared himself available for for the 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifying series.[9]

American football

On 25 July 2013, the NFL's Indianapolis Colts announced that they signed Adongo as an outside linebacker despite the fact that he had no prior American football experience.[10] [11] After spending time as a member of the Colts' practice squad, Adongo was added to the Colts' active roster on 3 December 2013.[12] Adongo appeared in two games for the Colts in 2013, but did not record a tackle.

On 7 August 2014, Adongo received a bicep injury during a pre-season game, and was waived with the injury designation by the Colts the following day. When he cleared waivers, he reverted to the Indianapolis Colts' injured reserve.[13]

On 5 September 2015, Adongo was waived by the Colts.[14] He was signed to the practice squad the following day.[15] Adongo was elevated to the active roster on 12 November.[16] He was waived again on 17 December 2015 after law enforcement personnel received at least two reports of possible domestic violence between Adongo and an unidentified female.[17]

Life after sport

Adongo's father has expressed concern about difficulties his son was experiencing after his sports career ended.[18] [19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: It's Rugby Profile . It's Rugby . 8 November 2012.
  2. Web site: Bulls throw Adongo away . SuperSport . 10 July 2012 . 8 November 2012 . Nel, Brenden.
  3. Web site: Umaga cracks the whip . Papakura Courier . 29 August 2012 . 11 July 2013 . Apted, Alan.
  4. Web site: Adongo credits Counties experience for development . All Blacks . 2 January 2013 . 11 July 2013 . 28 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130228125125/https://www.allblacks.com/news/21322/Adongo-credits-Counties-experience-for-development . dead .
  5. Web site: Steelers 2013 Squad Announced . Counties Manukau . 16 July 2013 . 16 July 2013 . 17 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150117085428/http://steelers.co.nz/news/article/1146/ . dead .
  6. Web site: Kings lure Adongo to PE . Sport24 . 2 January 2013 . 2 January 2013.
  7. Web site: OP Shakes én Parkes kwyt teen vlugvoetige Luiperds . Media24 . Beeld . 9 July 2013 . 11 July 2013 . af . 19 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140219061323/http://www.beeld.com/sport/2013-07-09-op-shakes-n-parkes-kwyt-teen-vlugvoetige-luiperds . dead .
  8. Web site: Kenya: Adongo Almost a Springbok . All Africa . Daily Nation . 16 November 2011 . 8 November 2012 . Nyende, Charles.
  9. Web site: Paarwater turns to Adongo for Rugby World Cup qualifiers . The Star . 24 July 2013 . 25 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130726151139/http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-129354/paarwater-turns-adongo-rugby-world-cup-qualifiers . 26 July 2013 .
  10. Web site: Colts Make Roster Moves . Indianapolis Colts . 25 July 2013 . 25 July 2013 . 28 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130728044932/http://blogs.colts.com/2013/07/25/breaking-news-colts-make-roster-moves/ . dead .
  11. News: Newest Colt Brings Experience in Rugby, Not Football . 29 July 2013 . 29 July 2013 . Berman . Eric . WIBC (FM).
  12. Web site: Daniel Adongo joins Indianapolis Colts' active roster . . 3 December 2013 . 6 December 2013 . Hanzus . Dan.
  13. Web site: Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves . . 9 August 2014 . colts.com . 9 August 2014 . 10 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140810084636/http://blogs.colts.com/2014/08/08/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-60/ . dead .
  14. Web site: Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves . blogs.colts.com . 5 September 2015 . 6 September 2015 . 7 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150907133846/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/ . dead .
  15. Web site: Indianapolis Colts establish practice squad . blogs.colts.com . 6 September 2015 . 6 September 2015 . 7 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150907174740/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/06/indianapolis-colts-establish-practice-squad-2/ . dead .
  16. Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves . blogs.colts.com . 12 November 2015 . 12 November 2015 . 15 November 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151115011442/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/11/12/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-120/ . dead .
  17. News: Police report shows disturbing details in Adongo case . Indy Star . 19 December 2015 . 19 December 2016.
  18. Web site: Grace to grass: We will save Dan Adongo, family says. 15 August 2020.
  19. Web site: Wanzala. Rodgers Eshitemi and James. Prayers and tears for embattled rugby star Daniel Adongo. 2021-07-28. Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. en.