Nyan Boateng

Nyan Boateng (born February 23, 1987) is an American former football wide receiver. He was signed by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Boateng played college football for the University of Florida and was a member the 2006 BCS National Championship team. He later transferred to UC Berkeley.

High school Boateng was born in New York and grew up in Brooklyn. His parents were born in Ghana. where he played with future NBA player Sebastian Telfair and was featured in the documentary film Through the Fire. Boateng had four catches as a freshman in 2005. He did not play in a game in 2006, and sat out the 2007 season after transferring to California. Boateng caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from Kevin Riley on a flea flicker during a close game early in the fourth quarter in California's 41–20 win over UCLA. Boateng led California in receiving in his first season with 29 catches, 439 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.

Boateng caught his first touchdown pass of the 2009 season in California's home opener against Maryland for 39 yards. The Giants signed him to a contract on August 6, 2010. He was waived during the first round of roster cuts on September 1, 2010.

Boateng signed with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League on September 30, 2011. He was traded to the Milwaukee Mustangs on February 21, 2012. His older brother, Dominic Osei, played basketball for Fordham University, and his cousin Derek Boateng competed in the FIFA World Cup.