David's Nfl Draft Dream Is Coming True: Gridiron Will

Ojabo on verge of £15m deal & wants to inspire Scots

- Mark McGivern

David Ojabo has told of his quest to inspire young Scots as he stands on the brink of landing his first £15million NFL contract.

The star linebacker, from Aberdeen, has announced he is entering the “draft in American Football that matches the best young players with pro teams.

He is expected to be an elite first-round pick with his first year contract alone worth an estimated £15million.

But despite the big time and big bucks looming, the pass rusher in the world's biggest paying team sport has made it clear that a major driving force has been the desire to inspire young Scots to chase their dreams. David told the Record: If I had a message for young people like me back in Scotland, I'd say they should follow their own dream and they can make it come true.

“If anyone back home takes inspiration from me then that's great.