He spent three seasons in Chicago , going a long way in a short time after leaving La Jolla Country Day School in San Diego , where he played eight - man football .
Salaam turned pro after that magic ' 94 season , his junior year .
Salaam spent three seasons in Chicago , going a long way in a short time after leaving La Jolla Country Day School in San Diego , where Salaam played eight - man football .
Salaam turned pro after that magic ' 94 season , his junior year .