David Olajiga
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
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|birth_place=London, England
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|weight_lb=315
|high_school=The John Fisher School
|college=Butler CC (KS) (2020)
Central Missouri (2021–2023)
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- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
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David Olajiga (born 3 November 1997) is an English professional American football defensive end. He played college football for Butler CC and Central Missouri.
College career
=Butler CC=
Olajiga was recruited to Butler as a tight end and appeared in one game for the Grizzlies before transferring.{{Cite web |title=2020-2021 Butler Football Roster |url=https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/fball/2020-21/roster |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Butler Grizzlies |language=en}}
=Central Missouri=
During his final season with the Mules, Olajiga posted 41 total tackles and 4 sacks.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Stu |date=July 5, 2024 |title=Offseason position reset: Defensive line |url=https://www.therams.com/news/2024-offseason-position-reset-defensive-line |access-date=October 22, 2024 |website=www.therams.com |language=en-US}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 5/8
| weight = 319
| dash = 5.12
| ten split = 1.83
| twenty split = 3.00
| shuttle = 5.00
| cone drill = 8.16
| vertical = 34.0
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 2
| bench = 30
| arm span = 31 7/8
| hand span = 10 1/2
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1100112&DraftYear=2024 |title=David Olajiga College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=October 25, 2024}}
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Olajiga went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft but was selected in the second round (tenth overall) in the 2024 CFL global draft by the Edmonton Elks.
=Los Angeles Rams=
On August 28, 2024, Olajiga was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. He occupied a 17th seat on the practice squad as a member of the International Player Pathway.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Stu |date=August 28, 2024 |title=Rams sign 17 players to initial practice squad for 2024 season |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-17-players-to-initial-practice-squad-for-2024-season |access-date=October 22, 2024 |website=www.therams.com |language=en-US}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 20.{{cite web|title=Rams sign 13 players to Reserve/Future contracts|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-13-players-to-reserve-future-conracts-2025-aj-arcuri-quintez-cephus-drake-stoops-keir-thomas|author=Jackson, Stu|website=TheRams.com|date=January 20, 2025}} On May 7, Olajiga was waived by the Rams.{{cite web |last1=DaSilva |first1=Cameron |title=Rams waive DT David Olajiga from offseason roster |url=https://theramswire-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2025/05/07/rams-roster-moves-david-olajiga-waive/83499582007/ |website=Rams Wire |access-date=8 May 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://ucmathletics.com/sports/football/roster/david-olajiga/7423 Central Missouri Mules bio]
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Category:American football defensive tackles
Category:Butler Grizzlies football players
Category:Central Missouri Mules football players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:International Player Pathway participants
Category:English expatriate sportspeople in the United States