Ola Adeniyi

Olasunkanmi "Ola" Adeniyi (born September 12, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo.

Olasunkanmi Adeniyi
No. 92 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Outside Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-12) September 12, 1997
Lagos, Nigeria[1]
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:George Bush
(Richmond, Texas)
College:Toledo
Undrafted:2018
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2019
Tackles:9
Quarterback sacks:0
Interceptions:0
Pass deflections:0
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Adeniyi graduated from George Bush High School in Fort Bend County, Texas. As a senior, he recorded 76 tackles, of which 18 were for loss, and five sacks.[2] He signed to play football for the Toledo Rockets in February 2014.[3]

College career

Adeniyi did not play as a true freshman in 2014 and chose to redshirt. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he played in seven games as a backup.

Adeniyi's breakout year came in 2016 as a redshirt sophomore as he played in all 13 of Toledo's games, starting 12. In those 13 games, he tallied 49 tackles (eight for loss) and four sacks.[4]

As a redshirt junior in 2017, Adeniyi played in all 14 of Toledo's games, recording 66 tackles (20 for loss), 8.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles.[5] He was named to the 2017 All-MAC Second Team.[6] After the season, he declared for the 2018 NFL Draft.[7]

Professional career

Adeniyi signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on September 3, 2018.[9] He was activated off injured reserve on December 1, 2018.[10]

In Week 9 of the 2019 season against the Indianapolis Colts, Adeniyi forced a fumble on Chester Rogers during a kick return and the ball was recovered by teammate Johnny Holton in the 26–24 win.[11]

References
  1. Wexell, Jim. "Squat, strong Adeniyi top pass-rusher of Steelers' rookie class". 247sports. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  2. "Olasunkanmi Adeniyi". University of Toledo Athletics. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. "MAC FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. "Olasunkanmi Adeniyi 2016 Player Statistics". cfbstats.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  5. "Olasunkanmi Adeniyi 2017 Player Statistics". cfbstats.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  6. "MAC ANNOUNCES 2017 POSTSEASON FOOTBALL AWARDS". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  7. "UT's Adeniyi announces he will enter 2018 NFL Draft". The Blade. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  8. "Steelers agree to terms with 13 rookie free agents". Steelers.com. April 28, 2018. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018.
  9. "Steelers re-sign Berhe to active roster". Steelers.com. September 3, 2018.
  10. "Steelers activate Adeniyi to 53-man roster". Steelers.com. December 1, 2018.
  11. "Vinatieri misses late, Steelers edge Colts 26-24". www.espn.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
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