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Panthers defender's impressive debut rounds out improbable path to the NFL that started as a human-trafficking victim

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  • After overcoming human trafficking and years of homelessness, 26-year-old defensive end Efe Obada made his regular-season NFL debut with the Carolina Panthers Sunday.
  • The Nigeria native is the first
  • Obada tormented quarterback Andy Dalton and the Bengals offense Sunday, notching an interception, a sack, and a sack-fumble that was overturned on review.

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Obada's performance Sunday afternoon served as the perfect ending to his incredible and odds-defying journey to the NFL.

The 26-year-old defensive end

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Obada received the game ball from the team for his stunning debut performance:

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Despite his newfound success, Obada has tried to divert attention away from himself and remain humble through it all.

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