Tunde Adeleke
No. 2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
Born: | Lagos, Nigeria | July 12, 1995
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
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, 2021 |
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).
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.[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.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]
Adeleke signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 12, 2019.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Draft pick Adeleke and three internationals signed". May 27, 2017.
- ^ "Ticats sign national DB Tunde Adeleke". February 12, 2019.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1995 births
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Living people
- Nigerian players of Canadian football
- Carleton Ravens football players
- Sportspeople from Lagos
- Canadian football defensive back stubs