Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is confident that the upcoming 2023/24 NFL season will be the team's best yet. Njoku, who has been with the Browns since he was drafted in 2017, believes that the team has all the necessary tools to achieve greatness this year. He has taken on a leadership role and has noticed increased chemistry and progress among his teammates. Despite the Browns' lack of Super Bowl appearances and limited playoff success in recent years, Njoku is optimistic about the team's potential this season.
Njoku also discussed his involvement in The Uprise Flag Football League, an initiative spearheaded by former New York Giants player Osi Umenyiora to promote American football in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Njoku is one of the team owners in the league and is committed to growing American football in his family's country of origin. The league aims to create opportunities for people who may not have had access to the same resources Njoku had growing up.
Njoku and others involved in The Uprise Flag Football League are working to pave the way for more Nigerian athletes to enter the NFL. Njoku believes that there is significant untapped talent in Nigeria and that showcasing this talent can lead to more opportunities for Nigerian players in the NFL. He is hopeful that American football can continue to grow in Africa and that eventually, NFL games could be played on the continent.