Malapropismic Depository Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Nate won over a lot of fans today with his strong presence collapsing the passing pocket and running game. In the NFL, he's been a bit of a journeyman, but maybe he's a late bloomer, especially if utilized correctly. But here's the backstory that will make you root for him even more. He was on the verge of homelessness. And Orchard isn't even his "real" name. His given surname was "Fakahafua", however, to honor the Orchard family who "adopted" him at 13 and inspired him, he took on their name. Fun fact : Nate once intercepted an Alex Smith pass when Alex was at KC, and Nate at Cleveland. Video of that is in the 2nd link below. Get 'em Nate ! https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/video/can-t-miss-play-orchard-makes-a-pick-16582287 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Thanks for sharing. I had no idea about his past. Almost sounds like a Disney movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Love this. Thanks for sharing, Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Sounds like a great guy. I believe he was featured on the Browns Hard Knocks. What Browns fans say is he's high motor but he had issues closing. It would look like he had a for sure sack and the QB would bounce off him, or he'd have a RB for a TFL and the RB would bounce off him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Born Napa'a Lilo Fakahafua, he legally changed his name to Nate Orchard in honor of his adopted family. His mother is from Tonga. Not much is known of his biological father. https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/video/newly-signed-nate-orchard-reflects-redskins-win-over-panthers Happy for you young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Glad he changed his name. The TV announcers couldn't pronounce Orakpo. Can you imagine how they would botch Fakahafua?🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Even Spiff and Murf caught some of the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bay Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Watched him on the Browns Hard Knocks. Seems like a good dude. Glad for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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