January 19th, 2020 | By Kevin Tierney. He interned at the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers for two summers. “He’s a pleasure to be around. Once I got introduced to football, I just kind of jumped right in without knowing too much. He was recently inducted into the Wissahickon High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Kpassagnon attended and played high school football at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Well, he did. But there was something special about him on the football field. Tanoh Kpassagnon. Jones helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LIV. [9], The Kansas City Chiefs selected Kpassagnon in the second round (59th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Villanova offered him a scholarship the next day and Kpassagnon accepted soon after — with one condition from his mother: that he earn admittance into the business school. Kpassagnon’s mother was in Miami for last year’s Super Bowl and will be watching her son on television try to win a second straight. On June 7, 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Kpassagnon to a four-year, $4.32 million contract with $1.94 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.32 million.[12]. Kpassagnon made his professional regular season debut during the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opening 42–27 victory over the New England Patriots. Kpassagnon had just one sack in the regular season, but added another in the AFC championship win over Buffalo. Kpassagnon, who didn’t appear on any scouting lists, attended the final session — coming off a two-week trip to Orlando, Florida, with the Future Business Leaders of America. Kpassagnon — whose full name is pronounced TAWN-oh Pass-N-yo — was a naturally gifted athlete, dabbling in three sports at Wissahickon High School: football, basketball and track and field. Tanoh Kpassagnon grew up in a home where excellent grades and academic achievements were not only encouraged, they were expected. Mike Pennel #64. “We all have these shirts, ‘Wiss’ with his number and his name on the back. And she makes sure her son hears all about it. The school is recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.. [3], Kpassagnon committed to play at Villanova University, the only school to offer him a scholarship for football. Taco Charlton #94. Kpassagnon ran his 40-yard dash in 4.74 seconds, an eyebrow-raising speed for someone his size. [6] He attended the NFL Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills. So our competitive nature definitely leads toward that.”. Everybody has them because he wasn’t just a football player here. Timeline. “Through the rest of the camp, he just impressed in everything we did,” Ferrante said. Tershawn Wharton #98. Kpassagnon grew up in a home where excellent grades and academic achievements were not only encouraged, they were expected. Kpassagnon - whose full name is pronounced TAWN-oh Pass-N-yo - was a naturally gifted athlete, dabbling in three sports at Wissahickon High School: football, basketball and track and field. Still a bit raw and inexperienced, the Chiefs were fascinated by his potential and selected him in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft. Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante, who was the Wildcats’ assistant head coach and offensive line coach then, was on a recruiting trip to scout a running back at Wissahickon when Larry Cannon, one of the school’s assistants, asked him to check out Kpassagnon. “So a lot of people are calling out sick for work definitely on Monday,” Kpassagnon said with a laugh. “I kind of always joke around with my mom,” the Kansas City Chiefs defensive end said with a smile. Region / Class / Conference: Notable Alumni: Katie Bam, Tanoh Kpassagnon. Kpassagnon - whose full name is pronounced TAWN-oh Pass-N-yo - was a naturally gifted athlete, dabbling in three sports at Wissahickon High School: football, basketball and track and field. Braxton Hoyett. Got a little artistic flair to him, so he brings a little more to the table than just the grind of the football.”. Address: 521 Houston Rd Ambler, PA. [16] In 2021, Wissahickon High School was ranked as the 12th best public high school in Pennsylvania and 384th in the nation by Niche. View Tanoh Kpassagnon’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. January 29th, 2020 | By Kevin Tierney Sports Illustrated profiled Wissahickon High School graduate and Ambler native Tanoh Kpassagnon this week. He played a crucial role in ‘Haughton High School’s 2010 ‘District 1-AAAA’ title win. Weight 290. So it’s awesome.”. That's what happens when your mother is a chemist and father an economist, both with doctoral degrees. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Well, Dr. Kpassagnon is about to head to the office again Sunday, with his sights set on winning a second straight Super Bowl. That’s an element the team will need if Tanoh Kpassagnon, Taco Charlton and Alex Okafor depart as free agents. Tanoh Kpassagnon. “That was the only sport my mom actually knew of. “Honestly, her football knowledge probably has grown a lot faster than mine,” a smiling Kpassagnon said. First, though, he needs to take care of one more order of business on the football field. AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell contributed. Derrick Nnadi #91. Tanoh Kpassagnon didn't get a single Division I scholarship offer coming out of Wissahickon High eight years ago. 6-6, 245 | Class of 2012. He was a hard working student who was active in National Honors Society, Future Business Leaders of America, CASA and the Asian Studies Club. Kpassagnon — whose full name is pronounced TAWN-oh Pass-N-yo — was a naturally gifted athlete, dabbling in three sports at Wissahickon High School: … He also participated at Villanova's Pro Day and ran positional drills for scouts and representatives. “So from that day all the way through into the summer camp months, I was just trying to encourage him to come to one of our one-day camps.”. The Kalamazoo, Michigan native attended Wissahickon High School in … The Eagles don’t traditionally make major investments at linebacker, so Berman and Wulf say Colts LB Anthony Walker or Cardinals LB De’Vondre Campbell could be potential free agent fits for Philadelphia. Jeff Cappa was Kpassagnon’s high school coach. He finished with seven combined tackles and two sacks during the 27–24 victory. WHS Alumnus and current linebacker for The Kansas City Chiefs Tanoh Kpassagnon '12 donated backpacks to each player of the WHS Football Team. Kpassagnon will be playing for the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday in the Super Bowl. Kpassagnon — whose full name is pronounced TAWN-oh Pass-N-yo — was a naturally gifted athlete, dabbling in three sports at Wissahickon High School: football, basketball and track and field. Enjoy Tanoh's WSD Hall of Fame video recorded in 2018, prior to his Super Bowl success. Meet Tanoh Kpassagnon, the next small-school sensation of the NFL draft After skipping the chance to impress elite colleges in high school, Villanova's Tanoh Kpassagnon is … More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) rushes during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Tanoh Kpassagnon is a 6-7, 290-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Ambler, PA. Well, Dr. Kpassagnon is about to head to the office again Sunday, with his sights set on winning a second straight Super Bowl. And Kpassagnon clocked the same time. Mascot: Trojans. Height 6-7. The Kansas City Chiefs’ win today over the Tennesse Titans means that Ambler-native and Wissahickon High School grad (class of 2012) Tanoh Kpassagnon is going to be playing in the Super Bowl on February 2nd. And I still have it. “They were irreplaceable, man,” Kpassagnon said of the internships. “I kind of always joke around with my mom,” the Kansas City Chiefs defensive end said with a smile. “All of a sudden, this 6-foot-7, 240-pounder comes walking down the hall,” Ferrante recalled with a laugh. 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Tanoh Kpassagnon (/ˈtɑːnoʊ ˈpæsənjoʊ/ TAH-noh PASS-ən-yoh;[1] born June 14, 1994)[2] is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Meanwhile, things were also adding up for Kpassagnon in football. Junior (RS) Tom Brady was sacked only once in the Super Bowl, which will likely be weighing on the Chiefs’ collective minds as the draft approaches. “Dreams are dreams until they come true, you know?” Kpassagnon said. Phillips played a strong power end for Miami in 2020, showing the ability to rush the passer and corral ball-carriers on the edge. [17], Kpassagnon is the son of Ivorian and Ugandan parents. [4], Kpassagnon double-majored in accounting and finance at Villanova. Kpassagnon was a double-major in accounting and finance, carrying a heavy academic workload while carving out a path to a football career. School: Wissahickon High School. Tanoh has 6 jobs listed on their profile. His parents are happy to know Kpassagnon is continuing his education, recently signing up for online classes with the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He had inherited the love for the game from his mother and was a star in his high-school football team. ... It’s really that rush you get, man. Representatives from 18 NFL teams, including six defensive line coaches, attended to scout Kpassagnon as the feature prospect, two Villanova teammates, and seven other players from smaller schools. He competed with Rakeem Nuñez-Roches, Jarvis Jenkins, Allen Bailey, and David King throughout training camp for the vacant starting defensive end job left by the departure of Jaye Howard. Tanoh Kpassagnon #92. But closer to our area, former Villanova star and Wissahickon grad Tanoh Kpassagnon is also back in the big game again this year. It’s never gone away. So, Ferrante had him run another. Chiefs DE Tanoh Kpassagnon is also an interesting option given his unique, 6-7, 289-pound frame and played in high school and college in Pennsylvania. He broke out with four sacks in 2019 and established himself as a starter with multiple roles on defense and special teams this season. She’ll text me before a game, like, ‘Make sure you don’t let this guy grab you here — do this.’ She’ll give me tips and stuff. Kpassagnon attended and played high school football at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Frank Clark #55. On December 31, 2017, with the division title and the fourth seed clinched, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid rested the majority of the teams starters, giving Kpassagnon the chance to make his first career start against the Denver Broncos. “Soccer was actually my first love,” he said. Jones attended Houston High School in Houston, Mississippi, ... Jones recorded two sacks on Ryan Tannehill, one of which was a strip sack recovered by teammate Tanoh Kpassagnon, in the 35–32 loss. “And they definitely have come true.”. Khalen Saunders #99. [14] The Chiefs eventually made it to Super Bowl LIV. The WHS Football Team received a great surprise yesterday! The Chiefs succeeded in defeating the 49ers 31–20 to secure their first championship in 50 years. And became a star at Villanova — on the gridiron, after redshirting his first year, and in the classroom. That’s what happens when your mother’s a chemist and father an economist, both holding doctoral degrees. He redshirted his freshman season and started as a tight end. On January 19th, 2020 against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game, Kpassagnon sacked quarterback Ryan Tannehill twice during the 35–24 win. “I told her I got a Ph.D. in football instead.”. He also spent two summers interning with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Philadelphia, learning all aspects of insurance, accounting and finance the first year, and homing in on tax accounting the second.
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