Tunde Adeleke Explained

Tunde Adeleke
Team:Toronto Argonauts
Status:Active
Import:no
Number:1
Birth Date:12 July 1995
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:208
Cfldraftedyear:2017
Cfldraftedround:3
Cfldraftedpick:25
Playing Years3:–present
Career Highlights:
Cfleastallstar:,
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Tunde Adeleke (born July 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life

Adeleke was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.[1]

University career

Adeleke played U Sports football for the Carleton Ravens from 2013 to 2016.

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Adeleke was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round, 25th overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 27, 2017.[2] He played for two seasons with the Stampeders and won his first Grey Cup championship after the team's victory in the 106th Grey Cup game.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Adeleke signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 12, 2019.[3]

In February 2024, he became a free agent.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Adeleke had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TICATS SIGN NATIONAL DB TUNDE ADELEKE . cfl.ca . 8 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Draft pick Adeleke and three internationals signed. May 27, 2017.
  3. Web site: Ticats sign national DB Tunde Adeleke. February 12, 2019.
  4. Web site: 2024-02-13 . Switching Sides: Adeleke, Sopik sign with Argos . 2024-02-14 . CFL.ca . en.