Remi Ayodele

Infobox NFLactive
name=Remi Ayodele


currentteam=New Orleans Saints
currentnumber=92
currentposition=Defensive tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|4|22
birthplace=Grand Prairie, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=318
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Dallas Cowboys
college=Oklahoma
undraftedyear=2006
pastteams=
* New England Patriots (2006)*
* Baltimore Ravens (2006)*
* Dallas Cowboys (2006-2007)*
* Atlanta Falcons (2007)
* Dallas Cowboys (2007)
* New Orleans Saints (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
nfl=AYO158817

Remilekun "Remi" Ayodele (born April 22, 1983 in city-state|Grand Prairie|Texas) is an American football defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Ayodele has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons. He is the younger brother of NFL linebacker Akin Ayodele.

Early years

Ayodele attended South Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas and was a letterman in football.

Professional career

He was went undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft, but signed as a free agent, first to the New England Patriots, then the Baltimore Ravens, and then to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad before being released in November 2006. After being released he was then re-signed by the Dallas Cowboys to a two year deal.

After being cut by the Dallas Cowboys in the Summer of 2007, he signed with Atlanta Falcons. After being cut by Atlanta in September 2007, he was immediately re-signed and resessioned by the Dallas Cowboys to serve as a back up to Jay Ratliff, who was upgraded to starting nose tackle after Jason Ferguson suffered a season ending injury. Ayodele was cut on December 11, 2007.

External links

* [http://neworleanssaints.com/Team/Roster/People/Remi%20Ayodele.aspx New Orleans Saints bio]