Who are Israel Abanikanda's parents?

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Who are Israel Abanikanda's parents?
Israel Abanikanda

Israel "Izzy" Adewale Abanikanda is a running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the National Football League. Abanikanda broke the Pitt single-game rushing record of 320 yards against Virginia Tech in Week 6 of 2022, shattering Tony Dorsett's 1975 record of 303 yards.

Israel Abanikanda’s Parents

Saidi and Mariam Abanikanda, Israel's parents, are Nigerian immigrants who have settled in the United States. Israel Abanikanda’s parents moved to the United States after having their first child, Michael Abanikanda, in 1994. Michael is Israel’s elder brother.

Israel Abanikanda’s Siblings

Israel has a brother and sister and their names are, Michael Abanikanda and Debra Abanikanda, respectively. Michael is the eldest in the family and is a former collegiate football player who attended the University of Buffalo. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Not much is known about Debra Abanikanda apart from the fact that she also attended the University of Buffalo and has a bachelor’s degree in communications, according to her LinkedIn.

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FAQs

A. He's a running back who doesn't have elite agility or pass-catching chops, but despite that, he's still one of the running backs in the draft. A mid-round selection, third or fourth round, appears to be up his alley.
A. Izzy is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
A. Israel Abanikanda attended Abraham Lincoln in Brooklyn, New York.

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