David Olajiga

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David Olajiga
No. 65 – Los Angeles Rams
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-03) 3 November 1997 (age 27)
London, England
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: The John Fisher School
College: Butler CC (KS) (2020)
Central Missouri (2021–2023)
CFL draft: 2024G  / round: 2 / pick: 10
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad/international
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Olajiga (born 3 November 1997) is an English professional American football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Butler CC and Central Missouri.

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College career

Butler CC

Olajiga was recruited to Butler as a tight end and appeared in one game for the Grizzlies before transferring. [1]

Central Missouri

During his final season with the Mules, Olajiga posted 41 total tackles and 4 sacks. [2]

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 2+58 in
(1.90 m)
319 lb
(145 kg)
31+78 in
(0.81 m)
10+12 in
(0.27 m)
5.12 s1.83 s3.00 s5.00 s8.16 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)
8 ft 2 in
(2.49 m)
30 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Olajiga went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft but was selected in the second round (tenth overall) in the 2024 CFL global draft by the Edmonton Elks.

Los Angeles Rams

On August 28, 2024, Olajiga was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. He occupied a 17th seat on the practice squad as a member of the International Player Pathway. [4]

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References

  1. "2020-2021 Butler Football Roster". Butler Grizzlies. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  2. Jackson, Stu (5 July 2024). "Offseason position reset: Defensive line". www.therams.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  3. "David Olajiga College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  4. Jackson, Stu (28 August 2024). "Rams sign 17 players to initial practice squad for 2024 season". www.therams.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.