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Deji Karim was born on 18 November, 1986 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American football player (born 1986). Discover Deji Karim'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 37 years old?
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37 years old |
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18 November 1986 |
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18 November |
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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United States
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Deji Karim Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Deji Karim height is 5′ 8″ and Weight 209 lbs.
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5′ 8″ |
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209 lbs |
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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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Deji Karim Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Deji Karim worth at the age of 37 years old? Deji Karim’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Deji Karim's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Abdul-Gafar Olatokumbo Ayodeji Lamar "Deji" Karim (born November 18, 1986) is a former American football running back.
Karim played two seasons (2005, 2006) at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.
In those two seasons he rushed for 1,972 yards on 328 carries with 25 touchdowns.
He also had 25 receptions for 315 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Karim then transferred to Southern Illinois.
He led the Salukis in 2007 with eight rushing touchdowns, but missed the 2008 season with a knee injury.
The 2009 season brought him national recognition as he led the Football Championship Subdivision with 1,694 rushing yards and guided Southern Illinois to the No. 1 national ranking for three weeks, its second-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference Championship and the Elite Eight of the FCS Playoffs.
Karim broke the SIU single-season record for all-purpose yards (2,339) and averaged 30.9 yards on 14 kickoff returns with one touchdown.
He was named a first-team All-American by four different services and was the MVFC Offensive Player of the Year.
Karim finished third in the voting for the 2009 Walter Payton Award (awarded annually to the most outstanding offensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision).
He finished his career at Southern Illinois with 2,080 rushing yards, 26 rushing touchdowns, 10 career 100-yard rushing games and averaged 6.58 yards per carry.
Karim only fumbled once in 351 career touches.
He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2010 NFL Draft.
He played college football for Southern Illinois and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.
Karim attended Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City where he was teammates with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford.
He earned all state honors his senior year after he rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 28 TDs as a senior.
He was not offered a scholarship although he did have interest from schools such as Colorado State, Kansas State, SMU, and Oklahoma State.
Karim was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 180th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
In July 2010, Karim signed a 4-year $1.9 million deal with the Jaguars.
During the 2010 season, Karim was used primarily as a returner and was the Jaguars 3rd running back on the depth chart.
Karim had 50 kick returns and averaged 25 yards per return.
On limited carries he produced 160 Yards during his rookie season.
On April 27, 2012, Karim was released by the Jaguars.
On April 30, 2012, Karim was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.
On December 30, 2012, Karim returned a kick off 101 yards for a touchdown against the Houston Texans.
On May 15, 2013, Karim signed with the Houston Texans.
On September 1, 2013, Karim was cut from the final roster of the Texans.
On October 28, 2013 Karim signed with Houston Texans once again due to an injuries to Arian Foster and Ben Tate.
On August 17, 2014, Karim agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts.
He was placed on injured reserve on August 26 with an undisclosed injury.
On September 2, 2014, he was released by the Colts with an injury settlement.