Ade Ogundeji

Ade Ogundeji
Ogundeji in 2021
Vanderbilt Commodores
TitleAssistant defensive line coach
Personal information
Born (1998-10-09) October 9, 1998
West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolWalled Lake Central (Commerce Township, Michigan)
CollegeNotre Dame (2016–2020)
NFL draft2021: 5th round, 182nd overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles75
Sacks3
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Adetokunbo Ademola Ogundeji (born October 9, 1998) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is currently the assistant defensive line coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Early life

Ogundeji grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He did not play football until his freshman year at Walled Lake Central High School.[1][2] He originally committed to play at Western Michigan.[3] As a junior, he had 68 tackles, nine sacks, 17 pass breakups and four fumble recoveries and ultimately de-committed from Western Michigan after being more heavily recruited.[4] Ogundeji ultimately signed to play at Notre Dame.[5] His senior season was cut short due to a knee injury.[6]

College career

Ogundeji played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 2016 to 2020. He spent his freshman season on the scout team and did not appear in any games and played sparingly as a sophomore.[7] He started to receive significant playing time as a junior during the 2018 season and finished the year with 25 total tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. As a senior in 2019, Ogundeji had 34 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery after playing in all 13 of the Fighting Irish's games.[8] On September 28, 2019, Ogundeji returned a fumble for a touchdown against Virginia.[9] Ogundeji opted to return for a fifth season in 2020.[10] He had seven sacks in his final season.[11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m)		260 lb
(118 kg)		35+1⁄2 in
(0.90 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.78 s1.71 s2.76 s4.65 s7.19 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day[12][13][14]

Atlanta Falcons

Ogundeji was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round with the 182nd overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft.[15] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Atlanta on June 15, 2021.[16] During the 2021 season, Ogundeji appeared in 16 games, making 11 starts.[17]

Ogundeji started 16 games during the 2022 season.[17]

On August 15, 2023, Ogundeji was placed on injured reserve.[18]

Ogundeji was released by the Falcons on May 16, 2024.[17]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 29, 2024, Ogundeji was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[19] On October 12, 2024, Ogundeji was promoted to the active roster.[20][21] He was released on December 17.[22]

In July 2025, Ogundeji announced his retirement.[23]

Career statistics

NFL

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRTD
2021ATL 16113318151.001000.000010
2022ATL 16164219232.000000.000000
2024PIT 300000.001000.000000
Career35277537383.002000.000010

College

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2016Notre Dame 00DNP
2017Notre Dame 500000.00000000
2018Notre Dame 1302312111.51000200
2019Notre Dame 1313417174.50000311
2020Notre Dame 1212231587.00000110
Career431380443613.01000621

Coaching career

Ogundeji was hired as the assistant defensive line coach at Vanderbilt.[24]

Personal life

He is of Nigerian descent through his father.[25]

References

  1. ↑ DeCamp, Scott (February 1, 2016). "Notre Dame football sticks with late-bloomer 'Ade' Ogundeji, even after knee injury". MLive.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Former metro Detroit prep stars Hayes, Ogundeji play pivotal role in Irish upset over Clemson". The Detroit News. November 8, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  3. ↑ Purcell, Jason (June 25, 2015). "As Khalid Kareem commits, Adetokunbo Ogundeji is another 2016 DE showing up on college radars". MLive.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  4. ↑ Loy, Tom (January 4, 2021). "Notre Dame DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji Enters the NFL Draft". 247Sports. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ↑ Arnold, Keith (July 16, 2015). "DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji commits to Notre Dame". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ DeCamp, Scott (February 6, 2016). "Notre Dame defensive line coach excited about Walled Lake Central sleeper recruit". MLive.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Late-blooming Ade Ogundeji is making his mark at Notre Dame". The Indianapolis Star. October 23, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football: DE Ade Ogundeji is on the rise". The Indianapolis Star. September 11, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  9. ↑ Sampson, Pete. "Notre Dame sees the strength of its identity, shortcomings and all, in grinding down Virginia". The Athletic.
  10. ↑ Smedley, Megan (January 1, 2020). "Ade Ogundeji returns for fifth-year". WNDU.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  11. ↑ Skol Jr., Mark (January 4, 2021). "Irish captain Ade Ogundeji says 'Thank You' to Notre Dame". WNDU.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Adetokunbo Ogundeji Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Adetokunbo Ogundeji, Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Adetokunbo Ogundeji 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Falcons draft DE Adetokunbo Ogundeji in fifth round of NFL Draft". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Falcons Sign Five Draft Picks". Pro Football Rumors. June 15, 2021.
  17. 1 2 3 Waack, Terrin (May 16, 2024). "Falcons release OLB Ade Ogundeji". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  18. ↑ Williams, Charean (August 15, 2023). "Falcons sign DL Demone Harris". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  19. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2024). "Steelers sign eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  20. ↑ "Steelers make roster moves ahead of Raiders game". www.steelers.com.
  21. ↑ Holcomb, Dave. "Ex-Falcons Edge Rusher Returns to Steelers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  22. ↑ Varley, Teresa (December 17, 2024). "Steelers make practice squad moves". Steelers.com.
  23. ↑ "Former Steelers LB Announces Retirement". Pittsburgh Steelers On SI. July 22, 2025.
  24. ↑ Wilcox, Tim (May 14, 2026). "Where edge transfer Ean Rhea stands with Vanderbilt football after visit". 247Sports. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  25. ↑ Berardino, Mike (October 23, 2019). "Father's voice drives Ade Ogundeji as he makes his mark at Notre Dame". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
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