The New Orlean Saints selected Miami defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (196th overall) a Newark native and former North Ward Scorpion (Brick City Lions) athlete.
Muhammad was chosen by the Saints using their final draft pick in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft according to reports.
Muhammad as a Hurricane had seven sacks in his career and made other contributions to the team reports said.
Miami, Muhammad totaled 60 tackles, and a forced fumble to go along with the seven sacks according to NFL.com
The Saints, attempting to fill voids in two of their defensive end positions, selected Muhammad on Saturday evening.
Muhammad has served the Newark community well by assisting youth to continue striving for the best in academics and athletics during several mentoring sessions and free football clinics held in the city.
A 13th Avenue Elementary School graduate and Don Bosco Prep grad, Muhammad stated that he is focused on suiting up for the Saints this coming fall.
IMAGES CREDIT: Brick City Lions organization.