Playing in the NFL is the ultimate dream of every kid who plays football. The majority, however, never get to see that dream come true.
The window of opportunity to reach the NFL is even narrower if you don't live in the United States.
But James Takada, who graduated from Tokyo's Waseda University Senior High School (WUSHS) in March, has taken a step forward to make his longtime dream — carrying the ball as an NFL running back — come true.
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