Deji Olatoye
| No. 29 Dallas Cowboys | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 20, 1991 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Cleveland, Ohio | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Dublin Scioto High School | ||||||||||
| College: | North Carolina A&T | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2015 | |||||||||||
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Ayodeji "Deji" Olatoye (born July 20, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina A&T. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens.
Early years
Football
Olatoye attended Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, Ohio. While there he was a three-year letterman. He also earned All-Central District Division II honors. As a senior he played in seven games and recorded 49 tackles and one interception which was returned for a touchdown.
Other sports
While in high school Olatoye also letter in basketball three times. He was the teams starting power forward as a senior. He also lettered in soccer and track and field once each. In track, he set the school record in the high jump with a mark of 6-foot, 4-inches and also ran the third leg in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
College career
University of Colorado
Olatoye originally began his college career at the University of Colorado, where he graduated from with a degree in mass communications. He redshirted his first season in 2009. In 2010, he recorded six special teams tackles, one forced fumbles. In 2011, he recorded 10 tackles and one pass defensed in four games.
North Carolina A&T
In 2012, Olatoye transferred to North Carolina A&T where he started 10 games, recording 30 tackles, seven passes defensed, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Then as a senior in 2013, he played in 11 games recording 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defensed.[1] He was a member of a defense that allowed 277.9 total yards per game, including 187.6 passing, and just 16.8 points per game.
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft Olatoye signed with the Baltimore Ravens on May 12, 2014.[1] He was waived on August 25 and signed to the practice squad.[1] He was released on September 3.
Kansas City Chiefs
On October 8, 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs signed him to the practice squad after Phillip Gaines and Chris Owens suffered injuries.[1] On December 30, he was re-signed by the Chiefs to a reserve/futures contract.[2] He was cut from the practice squad on September 8, 2015.
Dallas Cowboys
On September 9, 2015, Olatoye was signed to the Dallas Cowboys pracitice squad.[3][4] After releasing defensive back Corey White, the Cowboys promoted him to the active roster on November 18.[5][6] His first start came in the fifteenth game of the season against the Buffalo Bills in place of an injured Morris Claiborne. He registered 5 tackles, a pass defensed and an interception.
References
- 1 2 3 4 Paylor, Terez A. (October 9, 2014). "Chiefs sign cornerback Deji Olatoye to practice squad". KansasCity.com. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.kffl.com/player/30023/nfl/deji-olatoye
- ↑ George, Brandon (September 9, 2015). "Brandon George (of the Dallas Morning News) Tweet". Retrieved November 29, 2015.
The Dallas Cowboys have a 10th practice squad player now: CB Deji Olatoye from North Carolina A&T. Wearing No. 29.
- ↑ Kahn, Jeffrey (September 9, 2015). "Dallas Cowboys add CB Deji Olatoye, complete practice squad". 247sports.com. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ Phillips, Rob (November 18, 2015). "Cornerback Signed; Rookie LB Nzeocha Activated; Practice Squad Moves". DallasCowboys.com. Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ Crispt, Scott (November 18, 2015). "Cowboys Promote CB Deji Olatoye to Active Roster". NBCDFW.com. KXAS-TV. Retrieved November 29, 2015.