Andy Mulumba
Congolese-Canadian gridiron football player (born 1990)
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Andy Leon Mulumba Kabaluapa (born January 31, 1990) is a Congolese-Canadian former professional football linebacker. He played college football for Eastern Michigan.[1] He was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers second overall[2] in the 2013 CFL draft but subsequently signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.
Luputa, Lomami Province, Congo
Mulumba with the Green Bay Packers in 2015 | |||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | January 31, 1990 Luputa, Lomami Province, Congo | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Cégep du Vieux Montréal | ||||||||
| College | Eastern Michigan | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2013: undrafted | ||||||||
| CFL draft | 2013: 1st round, 2nd overall pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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Early life
Mulumba was born one of six children to parents Martin Kabaluapa and Madeleine Bipendu. He has three brothers and two sisters. Mulumba played football in Montreal, Quebec during which he played as a defensive lineman. For his role in the national championship victory, Mulumba was named the team's Defensive Most Valuable Player.[3]
College career
Mulumba joined the Eastern Michigan University football team, entering the 2009 season as a true freshman. He played in all 12 games after which Mulumba was one of nine players to earn a letter. Mulumba began as a linebacker before transitioning into the defensive line position by his sophomore season. While as a junior during the 2011 season, Mulumba was named to the Academic All-MAC Team. He also earned two letters during his first two seasons.[3]
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft, Mulumba signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent May 10, 2013.[4] On September 17, Mulumba was diagnosed with a torn ACL.[5]
Kansas City Chiefs
On April 1, 2016, Mulumba signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs.[6]
Oakland Raiders
On January 2, 2017, Mulumba signed a futures contract with the Raiders.[7] He was waived on July 7, 2017.[8]
Los Angeles Rams
On July 27, 2017, Mulumba signed with the Los Angeles Rams.[9] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[10]
Statistics
Source:[11]
Regular season
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | |||||
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| GP | GS | Total | Solo | Ast | Sck | Int | ||
| 2013 | Green Bay Packers | 14 | 3 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Green Bay Packers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Green Bay Packers | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 3 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 1.0 | 0 | |
Postseason
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Total | Solo | Ast | Sck | Int | ||
| 2013 | Green Bay Packers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Green Bay Packers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |