Adetokunbo Ogundeji

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Adetokunbo Ogundeji
Adetokunbo Ogundeji.jpg
Ogundeji in 2021
No. 48 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-10-09) October 9, 1998 (age 25)
West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Walled Lake Central
(Commerce Township, Michigan)
College: Notre Dame (2016–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 5 / pick: 182
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:75
Sacks:3.0
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at PFR

Adetokunbo Ogundeji (born October 9, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Early life

Ogundeji grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He did not play football until his freshman year at Walled Lake Central High School. [1] [2] He is of Nigerian descent. [3] He originally committed to play at Western Michigan. [4] As a junior, he had 68 tackles, nine sacks, 17 pass breakups and four fumble recoveries and ultimately de-committed from Western Michigan after being more heavily recruited. [5] Ogundeji ultimately signed to play at Notre Dame. [6] His senior season was cut short due to a knee injury. [7]

College career

Ogundeji spent his freshman season on the scout team and did not appear in any games and played sparingly as a sophomore. [8] He started to receive significant playing time in his junior season and finished the year with 25 total tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. As a senior, Ogundeji had 34 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery after playing in all 13 of the Fighting Irish's games. [9] Ogundeji opted to return for a fifth season after his senior year. [10] He had seven sacks in his final season. [11]

College statistics

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m)		260 lb
(118 kg)		35+1⁄2 in
(0.90 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.78 s1.71 s2.76 s4.65 s7.19 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day [12] [13] [14]

Atlanta Falcons

Ogundeji was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round with the 182nd overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft. [15] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Atlanta on June 15, 2021. [16]

On August 15, 2023, Ogundeji was placed on injured reserve. [17]

Ogundeji was released by the Falcons on May 16, 2024. [18]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 29, 2024, Ogundeji was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. [19]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRTD
2021 ATL 16113318151.001000.000010
2022 ATL 16164219232.000000.000000
Career32277537383.001000.000010

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References

  1. ↑ DeCamp, Scott (February 1, 2016). "Notre Dame football sticks with late-bloomer 'Ade' Ogundeji, even after knee injury". MLive.com . Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Former metro Detroit prep stars Hayes, Ogundeji play pivotal role in Irish upset over Clemson". The Detroit News . November 8, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  3. ↑ Berardino, Mike. "Father's voice drives Ade Ogundeji as he makes his mark at Notre Dame". The Indianapolis Star.
  4. ↑ Purcell, Jason (June 25, 2015). "As Khalid Kareem commits, Adetokunbo Ogundeji is another 2016 DE showing up on college radars". MLive.com . Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ↑ Loy, Tom (January 4, 2021). "Notre Dame DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji Enters the NFL Draft". 247Sports . Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ Arnold, Keith (July 16, 2015). "DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji commits to Notre Dame". NBC Sports . Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  7. ↑ DeCamp, Scott (February 6, 2016). "Notre Dame defensive line coach excited about Walled Lake Central sleeper recruit". MLive.com . Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Late-blooming Ade Ogundeji is making his mark at Notre Dame". The Indianapolis Star . October 23, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football: DE Ade Ogundeji is on the rise". The Indianapolis Star . September 11, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  10. ↑ Smedley, Megan (January 1, 2020). "Ade Ogundeji returns for fifth-year". WNDU.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  11. ↑ Skol Jr., Mark (January 4, 2021). "Irish captain Ade Ogundeji says 'Thank You' to Notre Dame". WNDU.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Adetokunbo Ogundeji Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Adetokunbo Ogundeji, Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Adetokunbo Ogundeji 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Falcons draft DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji in fifth round of NFL Draft". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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  17. ↑ Williams, Charean (August 15, 2023). "Falcons sign DL Demone Harris". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
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  19. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2024). "Steelers sign eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.
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