Early Life
Muhammad was born in Lansing, Michigan. His birth name was Melvin Campbell, but it was changed after his father converted to Islam when Muhammad was four years old. He was mainly a soccer player in elementary school, but eventually started to play football due to peer pressure. He attended Waverly High School in Lansing, Michigan. While there, he excelled in athletics, earning three letters in football, and an additional two in basketball and track. Furthermore, he not only defined himself as a threat as receiver, but also as an all-state linebacker and running back.
After graduating from high school, Muhammad enrolled into Michigan State University.
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