Tunde Adeleke (born July 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 1 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Adeleke with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | July 12, 1995 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| University | Carleton |
| High school | St. Francis Xavier |
| CFL draft | 2017, round: 3, pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017–2018 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2019–2023 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2019 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2019, 2021 |
| Career stats | |
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Early life
editAdeleke was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.[1]
University career
editAdeleke played U Sports football for the Carleton Ravens from 2013 to 2016.
Professional career
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Calgary Stampeders
editAdeleke was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round, 25th overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 27, 2017.[2] He played for two seasons with the Stampeders and won his first Grey Cup championship after the team's victory in the 106th Grey Cup game.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editAdeleke signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 12, 2019.[3]
In February 2024, he became a free agent.
Toronto Argonauts
editOn February 13, 2024, it was announced that Adeleke had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[4]
References
edit- ^ "TICATS SIGN NATIONAL DB TUNDE ADELEKE". cfl.ca. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Draft pick Adeleke and three internationals signed". Calgary Stampeders. May 24, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ticats sign national DB Tunde Adeleke". February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Switching Sides: Adeleke, Sopik sign with Argos". CFL.ca. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
External links
edit- Toronto Argonauts bio
Media related to Tunde Adeleke at Wikimedia Commons
