Josh Aladenoye

Josh Aladenoye (born September 26, 1990) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He previously attended Illinois State University where he played college football for the Redbirds and studied Marketing and Communications.[1]

Josh Aladenoye
No. 69
Born: (1990-09-26) September 26, 1990
Mesquite, Texas
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)OL
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight325 lb (147 kg)
CollegeIllinois State
High schoolNorth Mesquite HS
Career history
As player
2014Dallas Cowboys
2015BC Lions
Career stats

Early career

Aladenoye played high school football for North Mesquite High School, where he was selected to the all-district team twice. He was ranked as the 36th offensive tackle prospect by Scout.com.[2] Aladenoye committed to attend the University of Oklahoma and play for the Sooners in June 2008 as part of their recruiting class of 2009.[3] He redshirted in 2009.[4] After appearing in 12 games in 2010 at the offensive line, Aladenoye was considered to start as the Sooners' right tackle in 2011 following an injury to Jarvis Jones.[5] He later switched to the defensive tackle position.[6] Aladenoye played 17 games with the Sooners over two years.[1]

Aladenoye committed to transfer to Illinois State for his remaining two years of eligibility.[7] He was selected to the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) All-Newcomer team in 2012 and was on the offensive line that allowed only 14 sacks on the season.[2] Aladenoye was also selected as a preseason first-team All-MVFC and second-team All-MVFC in 2013.[8][9] He started all 24 games in two years with the Redbirds as a left tackle.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Aladenoye was eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft but went undrafted. The Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers expressed interest prior to Aladenoye signing as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.[10] He was released in the final round of cuts before the start of the regular season.[11]

BC Lions

Aladenoye was signed by the BC Lions in late May 2015.[12] He was placed on the practice roster at the end of the pre-season.[13] Following a dispute with head coach Jeff Tedford, Aladenoye was released in August. He returned a week later following an injury to left tackle Tommie Draheim, and made his CFL debut at that position on August 20 against the Montreal Alouettes.[14]

References
  1. "Josh Aladenoye". BC Lions. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  2. "Josh Aladenoye". Illinois State Athletics. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  3. Hoover, John (11 June 2008). "OU football gets commitment from offensive lineman". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
  4. Emig, Guerin (11 November 2009). "OU Notebook: Now hear this". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
  5. Emig, Guerin (30 March 2011). "OU looks to fill Jarvis Jones' void". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
  6. Hoover, John (12 August 2011). "OU football Friday practice report". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
  7. Reinhardt, Randy (17 January 2012). "6 set to transfer to ISU footballNew talent to start in spring". Pantagraph. p. B.1.
  8. "College report 07/17/13". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC. 17 July 2013.
  9. Reinhardt, Randy (2 December 2013). "BRIEF: ISU's Underwood repeats as MVFC first-teamer". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
  10. Reinhardt, Randy (11 May 2014). "Ex-Redbird: Harris goes / to RaidersLinemen Underwood, / Aladenoye sign with / teams as free agents". Pantagraph. p. B.1.
  11. Davison, Drew (30 August 2014). "Ryan Williams, Terrance Mitchell among those cut as Cowboys trim roster to 53". Star-Telegram. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  12. "Lions QB Rodgers informs team he will retire". TSN. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  13. Beamish, Mike (22 June 2015). "Rookie kicker has lots to learn; Richie Leone's punting an effective weapon, but he'll be asked to kick field goals too". Vancouver Sun. p. B.2.
  14. Ullrich, Lowell (18 August 2015). "Ullrich: Rookie Lion lineman emerges from doghouse, a week after being released by Tedford". The Province. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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