Lending a hand any way he can

On field, defensive tackle also contributes as a blocker

off field, he's a role model and raises awareness for diabetes

Ravens Q&a Haloti Ngata

What's your least favorite food?

I love to eat everything, but probably oysters. I can't stand that stuff. It's just so slimy.

You're stuck on an island with one CD, one DVD and one book. What are they?

One CD? Probably something from Bob Marley because I love listening to reggae, he's made great music and I love listening to his voice. The DVD is hard because a lot of great movies have been coming out. It would have to be a funny movie like Superbad. And I really don't read books. I like ESPN magazine because I like reading about sports and seeing what's going on in the sports world.

You sponsor an essay contest for students 18 years old and younger in Maryland, Oregon and Utah in which a $1,000 prize is awarded for the best essays on raising awareness for diabetes. (Ngota's mother, Olga, died in 2006 after battling diabetes and kidney disease.) How inspiring has that project been for you?

One girl wrote that every time she had to stick herself with a needle, she would have people smack her with a rubber band and that she would have to drink a juice box when her blood sugar was low. A lot of kids had great ideas, and it was great to read their stories.

Edward Lee

ABOUT THIS SERIES

Each Wednesday we'll bring you a Q&A with a Ravens player to help you learn more about the team. Today's guest is defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, who recorded his first sack of the season and helped block on Willis McGahee's 1-yard touchdown run in Sunday's 29-10 win.

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