Ade Jimoh

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currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Cornerback


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birthdate=birth date and age|1980|4|18
birthplace=Los Angeles, California
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heightin=1
weight=187
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Washington Redskins
college=Utah State
undraftedyear=2003
pastteams=
* Washington Redskins (2003-2006)
* Chicago Bears (2007)
* New England Patriots (2008)*:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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nfl=JIM604060

Adebola "Ade" Olurotimi Jimoh (born April 18, 1980 in city-state|Los Angeles|California) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Utah State.

Jimoh has also been a member of the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.

Early years

Jimoh grew up in Canoga Park and attended El Camino Real High School where he was a two-year letterman and a second-team all-league selection, as well as a preseason third-team all-area pick. In his senior year, his team won the city championship.

College career

Jimoh played college football for Utah State University. He started all 11 games at left corner his sophomore year in 2000 and earned second team All-Big West honors as well as the team's outstanding defensive back. He also shared the team lead with two interceptions and had a team-high 12 pass deflections and a blocked kick. He started nine games at cornerback in 2001 and registered 39 tackles and an interception. He played in all 11 games for the Aggies in 2002. recorded one interception for three yards and 53 tackles (34 solo).

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Jimoh was signed by the Redskins in April 2003 as an undrafted rookie free agent. In 2003, Jimoh appeared in all 16 games with the Redskins as a reserve cornerback but mostly on special teams coverage units. In 2004, he appeared in 15 games as a reserve cornerback and was a valued special teams player, recording 20 special teams tackles on the season, tied for third-best on the team. His season was cut short late in the year when he suffered a season-ending knee injury. In 2005, he played in all 16 games and two playoff games, mostly as a reserve cornerback and special teams leader. He finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) and 20 special teams tackles, fifth-best on the team.

Chicago Bears

On September 11, 2007, the Chicago Bears signed Jimoh to assist with special teams, due to the promotion of kick returner Danieal Manning to take the place of injured starting safety Mike Brown [ [http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/552462,CST-SPT-bear12.article

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  Jimoh suffered a broken collarbone on November 18, 2007 while playing on special teams. He was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

  New England Patriots

  On August 13, 2008 Jimoh was signed by the New England Patriots. He was asssigned No. 43 in New England. [http://www.patriots.com/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=33262&pcid=47&rss=1] He was released on August 21 after the team signed offensive lineman Mike Flynn.

  References

  External links

  * [http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player153.html Chicago Bears bio]
  * [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=33306 New England Patriots bio]
  * [http://www.redskins.com/team/profile.jsp?id=189 Washington Redskins bio]