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Brooklyn hometown star starts NFL journey in his own backyard

News 12's Pat O'Keefe spoke with the former Lincoln High School star on his journey to the NFL.

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May 18, 2023, 10:42 PM

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Brooklyn's Israel Abanikanda is living out his NFL dream in his hometown city, after being drafted by the New York Jets.

News 12's Pat O'Keefe spoke with the former Lincoln High School star on his journey to the NFL.


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