Yannick Ngakoue: 'You'd have to be a fool not to want to play for the Raiders'

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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It's been a busy few weeks for Yannick Ngakoue.

The newly signed Raider — who turns 26 on Wednesday — joined SiriusXM to discuss why he is so excited to wear the Silver and Black.

"I'm going with a defensive coordinator that's used to my style of play," Ngakoue said, referring to new Raiders DC Gus Bradley. "You'd have to be a fool not to want to play for the Raiders, just their tradition, the history behind the Hall of Famers they have. I aspire to be a Hall of Famer someday."

Listen to the full clip below:

Photos: New Raiders DE Yannick Ngakoue

View photos of new Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue in action. Over his five-year career, the 2017 Pro Bowler has appeared in 78 contests with 70 starts, compiling 145 tackles, 45.5 sacks, two interceptions including one returned for a touchdown, 10 passes defensed, 18 forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

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