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Adewale Ogunleye was born on 9 August, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., is an American football player (born 1977). Discover Adewale Ogunleye's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
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46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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9 August, 1977 |
| Birthday |
9 August |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Adewale Ogunleye Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Adewale Ogunleye height is 6′ 6″ .
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6′ 6″ |
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Who Is Adewale Ogunleye's Wife?
His wife is Amira Baker (m. 2014)
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Amira Baker (m. 2014) |
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Adewale Ogunleye Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Adewale Ogunleye worth at the age of 46 years old? Adewale Ogunleye’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Adewale Ogunleye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Adewale Ogunleye Social Network
Timeline
His paternal grandfather, Emmanuel Taiwo Ogunleye, later Oba Ogunleye II Amugbayanwo (1922-1974) was the Oba (Elemure) of the city-state of Emure in Ekiti State, thus making him an Omoba of the Yoruba people.
His last name means "Ogun (the god of Iron) has honor."
His father is a social worker employed by the City of New York.
Ogunleye played high school football at Tottenville High School in his hometown of Staten Island in New York City, He was a classmate of Major League Baseball All-Star starting pitcher Jason Marquis and a teammate of three-time Super Bowl-winning offensive guard Joe Andruzzi.
Adewale Ogunleye (born August 9, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Ogunleye played college football at Indiana from 1996 to 1999.
During his college career, Ogunleye set school records for sacks (34.5) and tackles for loss (64).
Additionally, he accumulated 167 tackles, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Ogunleye earned All-Big Ten honors in each of his final three seasons.
He graduated with a degree in English.
Despite being projected as a first- or second-round NFL draft pick following his junior season in 1998, Ogunleye chose to return to Indiana for his senior season.
During the 1999 season, he suffered a major knee injury, which ended his college career, and a staph infection, which caused him to lose 50 pounds.
He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2000 and also played for the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans.
Ogunleye is of a Nigerian and Yoruba background.
He was not selected in the 2000 NFL Draft.
Following the 2000 Draft, Ogunleye signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.
He spent the first year of his NFL career on injured reserve.
In 2001, Ogunleye had recovered well enough to lead the team during the preseason in sacks and that earned him a spot on the Dolphins’ 53-man roster.
He led the AFC with 15 sacks in the 2003-2004 NFL season.
He was given the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player of the year award, by the Miami Dolphins, that same season.
By the end of his fourth season with the Miami Dolphins, Ogunleye had been voted starter in the 2004 NFL Pro Bowl.
He was traded by the Dolphins to the Bears for wide receiver Marty Booker and a 3rd round pick in the 2005 NFL draft after holding out during the month of August before the 2004 NFL season.
Ogunleye quickly signed a record-breaking 6-year contract with the Bears.
During the next six seasons Ogunleye became a mainstay on the Bears top-ranked defense.
During the 2005 NFL season, Ogunleye spearheaded the Bear's defensive line by recording ten sacks.
Ogunleye was named team captain and helped the Bears reach Super Bowl XLI in Miami during the 2006 season.
In 2008, Ogunleye was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Week for the week one after recording a safety and making a key fourth down stop against the Indianapolis Colts.
On December 20, 2009, in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, Ogunleye fractured his left fibula.
He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on December 26.
On September 14, 2010, Ogunleye signed a one-year tender with the Houston Texans after his contract with the Chicago Bears had expired.
At the end of the 2011 season, Ogunleye would end his professional playing career.
He finished with 11 NFL seasons under his belt.
He finished with career totals of 389 Tackles, 67.5 Sacks, 17 forced fumbles, and 14 fumble recoveries, 2 safeties and 1 Interception.
In November 2014, Ogunleye was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Hall of Fame.
In May 2014 after finishing his National Football League career, Ogunleye obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
