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Get To Know: Kiko Alonso

On Tuesday, the Eagles acquired LB Kiko Alonso from the Buffalo Bills. Here are 15 facts about the newest Eagle linebacker ...

LB Kiko Alonso was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2013 draft
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LB Kiko Alonso was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2013 draft

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When Alonso was drafted, he was the highest linebacker selected by Buffalo since LB Paul Posluszny in 2007
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When Alonso was drafted, he was the highest linebacker selected by Buffalo since LB Paul Posluszny in 2007

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Kiko tallied 159 tackles during his rookie season in 2013 and added four interceptions
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Kiko tallied 159 tackles during his rookie season in 2013 and added four interceptions

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He was named Defensive Rookie of the Month for September of 2013
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He was named Defensive Rookie of the Month for September of 2013

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Kiko was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013 by the Pro Football Writers Association
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Kiko was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013 by the Pro Football Writers Association

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Alonso was also selected to the Pro Football Focus All-Rookie team after the 2013 season
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Alonso was also selected to the Pro Football Focus All-Rookie team after the 2013 season

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Alonso is originally from Netwon, Massachusetts, but then moved to California
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Alonso is originally from Netwon, Massachusetts, but then moved to California

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He attended the University of Oregon after graduating from Los Gatos High School in California
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He attended the University of Oregon after graduating from Los Gatos High School in California

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During his senior season at Los Gatos, Kiko led the De Anza League and Central Coast Section in tackles with 150
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During his senior season at Los Gatos, Kiko led the De Anza League and Central Coast Section in tackles with 150

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He also led his team in receiving during his senior season with 559 yards
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He also led his team in receiving during his senior season with 559 yards

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Alonso was also a member of his high school's track and field team
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Alonso was also a member of his high school's track and field team

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Kiko was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated as the 47th best inside linebacker recruit in 2008
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Kiko was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated as the 47th best inside linebacker recruit in 2008

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Kiko Alonso's real first name is actually Kristian
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Kiko Alonso's real first name is actually Kristian

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In the 2012 Rose Bowl game, Alonso was named the Defensive Player of the Game after having an interception and five tackles
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In the 2012 Rose Bowl game, Alonso was named the Defensive Player of the Game after having an interception and five tackles

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At Oregon, Alonso had 144 total tackles including 21 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and six interceptions
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At Oregon, Alonso had 144 total tackles including 21 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and six interceptions

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