Suh set to give back millions before he is even drafted
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In what may be the best development story of the year, Ndamukong Suh, a projected Top 5 NFL Draft pick, announced this past weekend that he will donating $2.6 million to both Nebraska Athletics and the College of Engineering. $2 million will be earmarked for renovations to the football training complex, while $600,000 will got to the College of Engineering.
In discussions about the gift, Suh wants the donation to go towards the strength and conditioning of future Nebraska student-athletes. As a player, Suh was able to become one of the more dominant football players in recent memory playing defensive tackle. He wants to give the same opportunities to future Huskers. The $2.6 million is the largest gift ever from a former student-athlete to theUniversity of Nebraska.
While a large portion of the gift will go to athletics, $600,000 will be used to endow a scholarship for the College of Engineering, with preference being given to students coming from Suh’s home high school in Portland. An excellent student, Suh was able to maintain a 3.0 while competing at the highest level in college football.
This story is an excellent example of what can happen with a former student-athlete who has had a tremendous experience on campus. While most student-athletes wait a few years before giving back, Suh has taken it a step further and raised the bar by giving before he even plays a down in the NFL. This remarkable story speaks volumes about both the University of Nebraska and Ndamukong Suh.
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Taylor Wood
Well done Suh, well done
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