Sewo Olonilua

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Sewo Olonilua
No. 32 – Edmonton Elks
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
Kingwood, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Kingwood (TX)
College: TCU
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Suspended List
CFL status:American
Player stats at PFR

Sewo Olonilua (born November 27, 1997) is an American professional football running back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at TCU.

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Early years

Olonilua attended Kingwood High School. He played as a running back in his four seasons and also started two-ways as an outside linebacker beginning as a junior. As a senior, he registered 1,073 rushing yards (11.4-yard avg.) and 14 touchdowns. He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and received the Glenn Davis Army Award.

He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to play football at Texas Christian University, turning down offers from LSU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M. [1]

College career

Olonilua accepted a football scholarship from Texas Christian University (TCU). As a true freshman, he appeared in all 13 games, with his only start coming in the Liberty Bowl. During the season he had 15 carries for 122 rushing yards and one touchdown.

As a sophomore, he appeared in all 14 games, making 64 carries for 330 yards, 7 touchdowns, 19 receptions for 166 yards and 5 special teams tackles.

As a junior, he appeared in all 13 games, leading the team with 135 carries for 635 yards (4.7-yard avg.). He was named the Cheez-It Bowl Offensive Most Valuable Player after rushing for a TCU bowl record 194 yards.

As a senior, he was third on the team with 537 yards (4.0-yard avg.) and had 8 rushing touchdowns (led the team). He tallied 18 carries for 106 yards and one touchdown against Purdue University.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Olonilua was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27. [2] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [3] [4] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and December 19 for the team's weeks 9 and 15 games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [5] [6] He was promoted to the active roster on December 26, 2020. [7]

On August 17, 2021, Olonilua was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a neck injury. [8] On May 4, 2022, he was released after the Cowboys signed fullback Ryan Nall. [9]

Houston Roughnecks

The Houston Roughnecks selected Olonilua in the sixth round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023. [10] He was released on June 21, 2023. [11]

Orlando Guardians

Olonilua signed with the Orlando Guardians on June 26, 2023. [11] The Guardians folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [12]

Edmonton Elks

On January 29, 2024, Olonilua signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [13]

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  1. ↑ "Sewo Olonilua - Rivals.com". n.rivals.com. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  2. ↑ Eatman, Nick (April 27, 2020). "15 Undrafted Rookies Agree to Join 2020 Class". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  3. ↑ Helman, David (September 5, 2020). "Two LBs Among Notable Cowboys Roster Cuts". DallasCowboys.com.
  4. ↑ Phillips, Rob (September 6, 2020). "Brandon Carr Among 15 Practice Squad Additions". DallasCowboys.com.
  5. ↑ "Nov. 7 Updates". DallasCowboys.com. November 7, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. ↑ Watkins, Calvin [@calvinwatkins] (December 19, 2020). "Cowboys placed CB Deante Burton and LB Justin March on Reserve/Injured. CB Trevon Diggs was activated from Reserve/Injured-Designated for Return and signed T Jordan Mills from the practice squad. RB Sewo Olonilua and CB Chris Westry promoted from the practice squad" (Tweet). Retrieved February 3, 2021– via Twitter.
  7. ↑ Williams, Charean (December 26, 2020). "Cowboys place Antwaun Woods on IR, sign Sewo Olonilua to active roster". NBCSports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  8. ↑ Eatman, Nick (August 17, 2021). "Cowboys Trim Roster To 85 Players; Robinson To IR". DallasCowboys.com.
  9. ↑ Eatman, Nick (May 4, 2022). "Cowboys Release FB Sewo Olonilua". DallasCowboys.com.
  10. ↑ "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  11. 1 2 "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ Perry, Mark (January 30, 2024). "Edmonton Elks Boost Roster with American Talent Including Joseph Jackson". cflnewshub.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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