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First Kenyan to play in NFL deported under Trump immigration crackdown
Former rugby star Daniel Adongo allegedly overstayed visa but supporters say he needed mental health help
A former rugby star who became the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported in June for a visa overstay and multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.
Daniel Adongo, 37, spent two seasons as a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, playing twice, and was cut in 2015 after facing domestic violence allegations. His visa expired in 2016, but he remained in the US, a press statement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said.
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Richard Luscombe · Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM
US news | The Guardian
Former rugby star Daniel Adongo allegedly overstayed visa but supporters say he needed mental health help
A former rugby star who became the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported in June for a visa overstay and multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.
Daniel Adongo, 37, spent two seasons as a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, playing twice, and was cut in 2015 after facing domestic violence allegations. His visa expired in 2016, but he remained in the US, a press statement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said.
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