Ephraim Mateen Salaam (born June 19, 1976) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (199th overall) of the See more

Salaam became a three-year starter as both a right and left tackle at San Diego State University, where he played in 31 career games. He … See more

Deon Taylor cast him in 2009 for his new film project Dark Christmas, which is part of the Nite Tales series.
Salaam has served as a producer on two separate TV … See more

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Salaam played high school football at Florin High School in Sacramento, California. He also was starred on the basketball team averaging 24 points and 12 rebounds a game his senior year. Earning all league honors as well as being named a Nike All … See more

Salaam was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. The Falcons went 14-2 during Salaam's rookie season, and won the See more

In 2013, Salaam participated in the 23rd season of The Amazing Race with former teammate Chester Pitts. After encountering several travel delays on their way from See more