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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
When Alonso was drafted, he was the highest linebacker selected by Buffalo since LB Paul Posluszny in 2007
Kiko tallied 159 tackles during his rookie season in 2013 and added four interceptions
He was named Defensive Rookie of the Month for September of 2013
Kiko was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013 by the Pro Football Writers Association
Alonso was also selected to the Pro Football Focus All-Rookie team after the 2013 season
Alonso is originally from Netwon, Massachusetts, but then moved to California
He attended the University of Oregon after graduating from Los Gatos High School in California
During his senior season at Los Gatos, Kiko led the De Anza League and Central Coast Section in tackles with 150
He also led his team in receiving during his senior season with 559 yards
Alonso was also a member of his high school's track and field team
Kiko was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated as the 47th best inside linebacker recruit in 2008
Kiko Alonso's real first name is actually Kristian
In the 2012 Rose Bowl game, Alonso was named the Defensive Player of the Game after having an interception and five tackles
At Oregon, Alonso had 144 total tackles including 21 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and six interceptions
