Tunde Adeleke
Tunde Adeleke (born July 12, 1995) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
 Adeleke with the Tiger-Cats in 2021 | |
| Born: | July 12, 1995 Lagos, Nigeria |
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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–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2019 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2019, 2021 |
| Career stats | |
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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]
References
- "Draft pick Adeleke and three internationals signed". May 27, 2017.
- "Ticats sign national DB Tunde Adeleke". February 12, 2019.
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