The former rugby player became the first Kenyan to sign for the National Football League (NFL), completing one of the most unlikely transitions in world sport. His story is one of extraordinary promise, historic achievement and a career that ultimately took an unexpected turn. Adongo, 37, has been arrested multiple times over the last decade, including a conviction for criminal mischief with damage in 2020 (Image: Files) Adongo came to the U.S. after he was recruited as a rugby player and played two seasons with the Colts from 2013 until 2015 (Image: Files) Adongo played for Kenya's U18 and U21 national teams before moving to South Africa to join the Sharks Academy (Image: Files)