Professional football defensive end Kenny Iwebema plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.
Iwebema had a benign tumor removed from his chest on May 18, 2009. The tumor, which was the size of a baseball, was removed using a non-evasive laparoscopic procedure. He is expected to be fully recovered for the Cardinals' training camp.ProFootballTalk.com: Benign Tumor Removed From Kenny Iwebema’s Chest
College Football Career
Prior to playing in the NFL, Iwebema had a standout college football career with the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA. After redshirting in 2003, he played all but five games over the next four seasons with the Hawkeyes. Iwebema recorded 106 tackles and 13.5 sacks, leading to All-Big Ten honors.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Kenny Iwebema
Professional Football Career
After college, Iwebema was selected 116th overall in the 2008 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He joined the Cardinals for his professional debut that same year, playing in 13 games and recording three tackles to help the Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII.NFL.com: Kenny Iwebema
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Plays under Cadinals defensive line coach Ron Aiken, who recruited him to the University of IowaOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Kenny Iwebema
