Eagles draft T Prince Tega Wanogho with the 210th overall pick

The story of tackle Prince Tega Wanogho, the Eagles' sixth-round pick at No. 210 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, began in Delta State, Nigeria, an oil hub near the Atlantic Ocean.

Wanogho grew up there with his eight siblings (seven sisters, one brother). He first played soccer then basketball which earned him a scholarship to Edgewood Academy in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to the United States in 2014 at the age of 16 and lived with the school's basketball coach, Todd Taylor. He attended football practice to meet new people and get accustomed to American life. The coaches were in awe of his athleticism and he became a standout defensive end (as well as a kicker with his soccer experience). His grades were so impressive that he moved up and graduated a year early. He only got one year of football experience, but it was enough to earn a scholarship to Auburn.

Unfortunately, he broke his leg playing basketball for Edgewood that winter and had to redshirt his freshman year with the Tigers, practicing as a defensive lineman. He was moved to the offensive side of the ball as a redshirt freshman and played in 10 games as a reserve right tackle. He moved to left tackle in 2017 and started every game in his final two years on campus. In all, Wanogho played in 49 games (32 starts). He wanted to participate in the Senior Bowl, but was flagged for a right knee injury that he suffered during his senior season. He was unable to workout at the Combine as a result of the injury as well.