Giants lineman Jermaine Eluemunor reflects on soccer dreams before NFL career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor shared that his first sports aspiration was to become a professional soccer player while growing up in England. He noted that his size, standing at 6-foot-4 and 338 pounds, made this pursuit unlikely. Eluemunor, who transitioned to American football in high school, has since embraced the sport, citing a passion for it. This summer, he hosted the second annual American football camp in England, emphasizing his commitment to developing the game internationally. Eluemunor expressed his loyalty to English soccer during an interview, predicting success for the national team in their World Cup semifinal match against Argentina.
- •Jermaine Eluemunor aimed for a soccer career in England.
- •His size made a transition to football more suitable.
- •He hosted an American football camp in England this summer.
- •Eluemunor expressed support for England in the World Cup.
- •He previously played soccer and rugby before football.
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