Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Ijalana was born on 6 August, 1989 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S., is an American football player (born 1989). Discover Ben Ijalana'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 34 years old?
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| Age |
34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
6 August 1989 |
| Birthday |
6 August |
| Birthplace |
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 34 years old group.
Ben Ijalana Height, Weight & Measurements
At 34 years old, Ben Ijalana height is 1.93 m and Weight 153 kg.
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1.93 m |
| Weight |
153 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Ben Ijalana Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Ijalana worth at the age of 34 years old? Ben Ijalana’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ben Ijalana's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Ben Ijalana Social Network
Timeline
On day two of the draft, the Indianapolis Colts traded their 53rd and 152nd pick to the Redskins for the 49th pick to draft Ijalana.
Ijalana played four games in his rookie season before tearing his ACL and landing on injured reserve.
Benjamin Ijalana (born August 6, 1989) is a former American football offensive tackle.
Ijalana was named to the 2010 Outland Trophy watch list as the only Football Championship Subdivision player.
The Sporting News listed Ijalana as one of the five most "intriguing small-school prospects".
He played college football for Villanova and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Ijalana's parents immigrated to the U.S. from Nigeria.
A native of New Brunswick, New Jersey, Ijalana attended Willingboro High School in his freshman and sophomore year, before moving to Hainesport Township and transferring to Rancocas Valley Regional High School, where he was a two-way lineman, and district champion in wrestling.
He started every game at left tackle since his true freshman year at Villanova.
He was selected 49th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft, the highest selected Villanova Wildcat since Howie Long in 1981.
Entering draft day, Ijalana was listed as a second round prospect with the possibility of jumping into the first round.
He was projected as a right tackle, following his strong showing as a left tackle in college and his good arm length and hand size.
Additionally, he had the ability to fall back as a guard.
A few weeks after being cleared to play, Ijalana tore his ACL again during training camp in 2012.
Ijalana was eventually declared out for the 2012 season.
He was waived/injured on August 1, 2012, and he was subsequently placed on injured reserve on August 5.
Ijalala was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 1, 2013.
On April 9, 2016, Ijalana signed a one-year contract extension with the Jets.
On March 9, 2017, Ijalana signed a two-year, $11 million contract extension with the Jets.
On February 19, 2018, the Jets declined the second-year option on Ijalana's contract, making him a free agent.
However on March 16, 2018, Ijalana re-signed with the Jets on a one-year deal.
He was placed on injured reserve on August 15, 2018.
On August 11, 2019, Ijalana was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019.
On June 3, 2022, Ijalana was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as a scouting assistant.
