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Former Alabama offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio is finally a U.S. citizen.
He completed the process Thursday in a U.S. District Courthouse in Buffalo, where he plays for the Bills. Kouandjio and his brother Arie, who became a U.S. citizen in September, came to the United States with their family 19 years ago.
“This is such a great day,” Kouandjio told WKBW-TV. “I’ll never forget this courtroom. I’ll never forget this city. I love Buffalo. It’s my home. I came from a really low status in a different world and to be here today standing before you guys, I just thank God every day.”
After addressing the courtroom, Kouandjio exclaimed, “Go Bills and Roll Tide.”
The offensive tackle played for the Crimson Tide from 2011-2013, earning All-American recognition as a junior. Buffalo selected him in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and he has started two games for the Bills this season.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
