How Younghoe Koo overcame a language barrier and being cut to become a success in the NFL
Now, Koo is the second-highest paid kicker in the league having signed a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this year. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing for the South Korean native.Despite a collegiate career with Georgia Southern in which he converted a team record 88.
Koo cites sports as a catalyst to learning the language and making friends in an unfamiliar country. Koo kicks a field goal against the New York Jets last month. "I feel like I picked up English a lot quicker because I played sports," Koo says."I was forced to throw myself out there and socialize with different friend groups and meet different people. It definitely bridged that gap for me.
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