Criminal Athlete Deported
Daniel Adongo’s path to the NFL was one of the more unusual journeys in professional sports. A standout rugby player from Kenya, Adongo made the rare leap to American football despite having virtually no experience in the sport. His athleticism earned him an opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts, but his football career never developed as […]
Daniel Adongo’s path to the NFL was one of the more unusual journeys in professional sports.
A standout rugby player from Kenya, Adongo made the rare leap to American football despite having virtually no experience in the sport. His athleticism earned him an opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts, but his football career never developed as many had hoped.
Now, years after his time in the NFL came to an end, Adongo has reportedly been deported from the United States following a series of legal troubles.
According to Fox News, Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed the 37-year-old former linebacker from the country after determining that he had overstayed a visa dating back to 2016.
The agency said Adongo’s immigration violations were compounded by a criminal record that included multiple arrests and a criminal conviction.
Among those cases was a 2020 conviction for criminal mischief involving property damage, for which he received a one-year jail sentence.
Authorities also cited prior arrests on charges that included felony intimidation, battery, and disorderly conduct.
In announcing the deportation, an ICE official said the agency’s actions reflected its broader mission of enforcing immigration law regardless of an individual’s public profile.
“This dangerous individual was clearly a threat to the community, which is now safer since he’s been removed,” the ICE official said in a statement. “Those who violate immigration law are held equally accountable, including former professional athletes.”
The agency tied the case to the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement efforts.
“Since Day One, DHS law enforcement has been delivering on President Trump’s promise to the American people to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, child sex abusers, gang members, and terrorists,” ICE said.