Akin Ayodele
- January 6, 2024
- American Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Akin Ayodele |
Occupation | American Football Player |
Date Of Birth | Sep 17, 1979(1979-09-17) |
Age | 45 |
Birthplace | Dallas |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Dallas |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Akin Ayodele Biography
Name | Akin Ayodele |
Birthday | Sep 17 |
Birth Year | 1979 |
Place Of Birth | Dallas |
Home Town | Dallas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Siblings | Remi Ayodele |
Akin Ayodele is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on September 17, 1979 in Dallas, Dallas, United States. Akinola James Ayodele (/ˈ eɪ k ən ɑː j oʊ d ɛ ˈ l eɪ / ; born September 17, 1979) is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue. He was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills.
In 2006, he signed a five-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent, to play inside linebacker in the team’s 3-4 defense and help shore up their run defense. Coincidentally, as a child growing up in Irving, Ayodele was a ball boy for the Cowboys. In his first year, he recorded 84 tackles, 2 interceptions (third on the team), 4 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries.
On September 10, 2010, the Buffalo Bills signed Ayodele to take the spot of LB Kawika Mitchell after the team placed him on the injured reserve list. He switched to number 50, appeared in 15 games (10 starts) and wasn’t re-signed at the end of the season.
Ayodele signed with the Denver Broncos on April 24, 2010. He was assigned number 51 and released on August 24.
In 2004, he registered 131 tackles (second on the team), 2 sacks, 3 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal. The next year, he tallied 100 tackles and 4 forced fumbles (led the team).
Akin Ayodele Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | American Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Akin Ayodele is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akin Ayodele 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Ayodele was a three-year starter at defensive end for Purdue University. As a sophomore, he recorded 64 tackles (19 for loss) and 11 sacks. The next year, he started the first 5 games at linebacker, registering 66 tackles (15 for loss), 9 sacks, 2 interceptions, 6 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries. He finished his career with 194 tackles (131 solo), 29 sacks, five fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles and 11 pass deflections. He was named the Jimmy Rogers, Jr. Most Valuable Lineman at the 2001 Wells Fargo Sun Bowl.
Ayodele was selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the intention of playing him at linebacker. As a rookie, he recorded 3 starts, 108 tackles (fourth on team), 3 sacks, 3 passes defensed, one interception, 2 forced fumbles and 13 special teams tackles (tied for second on the team).
In 2007, Ayodele had a chance to play on the same team with his brother Remi, while posting 95 tackles (fourth on the team), 2 passes defensed and 3 special teams tackles. After the team signed free agent Zach Thomas, he became tradable. On April 25, 2008, Ayodele was traded along with tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a fourth-round pick (#100-Tyvon Branch) in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | 250 lbs |
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Facts & Trivia
Akin Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Akin Ayodele celebrates birthday on September 17 of every year.