Tunde Adeleke
Appearance
No. 2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
Born: | Lagos, Nigeria | July 12, 1995
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
University | Carleton |
High school | St. Francis Xavier |
CFL draft | 2017, round: 3, pick: 25 |
Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
Career history | |
As player | |
2017–2018 | Calgary Stampeders |
2019–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 2019 |
CFL East All-Star | 2019 |
Career stats | |
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Tunde Adeleke (born July 12, 1995) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He 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.[1] 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. He signed as a free agent with the Tiger-Cats on February 12, 2019.[2] He played U Sports football for the Carleton Ravens from 2013 to 2016.
References
- ^ "Draft pick Adeleke and three internationals signed". May 27, 2017.
- ^ "Ticats sign national DB Tunde Adeleke". February 12, 2019.
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Categories:
- 1995 births
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Living people
- Players of Canadian football from Ontario
- Nigerian players of Canadian football
- Carleton Ravens football players
- Sportspeople from Ottawa
- Grey Cup champions
- Canadian football defensive back stubs