Toronto Argonauts | |
Born: | Lagos, Nigeria | July 12, 1995
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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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Tunde Adeleke (born July 12, 1995) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Adeleke played U Sports football for the Carleton Ravens from 2013 to 2016.
Professional career
Calgary Stampeders
Adeleke 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.[1] 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
Adeleke signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 12, 2019.[2]
In February 2024, he became a free agent.
Toronto Argonauts
On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Adeleke had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[3]
References
- ^ "Draft pick Adeleke and three internationals signed". May 27, 2017.
- ^ "Ticats sign national DB Tunde Adeleke". February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Switching Sides: Adeleke, Sopik sign with Argos". CFL.ca. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-14.