Seppo Evwaraye

Seppo Evwaraye (born June 1, 1982 in Vaasa, Finland) is a retired Finnish NFL offensive guard first signed by Carolina Panthers as a free agent in 2006 ., and also played for Minnesota Vikings as an international practice squad member.

Career
Evwaraye started football in his home city of Vaasa, Finland. During his year as an exchange student in Nebraska, Evwaraye received an offer to play for University of Nebraska. He redshirted as a freshman. Evwaraye played as defensive tackle during his freshman and sophomore year, but turned to right tackle as a junior.

Evwaraye had been signed by the Carolina Panthers as a free agent in 2006, however he was unable to make the team due to problems with his work permit. Evwaraye played during the 2007 spring in NFL Europa for Cologne Centurions as a Guard. After the season, he joined the Vikings as an International Practice Squad Program member.

Seppo retired in September 2010 after winning his second consecutive Finnish Championship with Porvoo Butchers.

Personal life
Has two football playing brothers, Ari and Efe, who both are Finnish champions and Finnish National Team players. All three brothers joined forces for the 2009 season and played for Porvoo Butchers championship winning team.