Ayodeji Olatoye was born on July 20,1991 and is a former American football cornerback.
20 Facts About Deji Olatoye
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Deji Olatoye was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
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Deji Olatoye accepted a football scholarship from the University of Colorado, where he graduated from with a degree in mass communications.
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Deji Olatoye started 10 games, tallying 30 tackles, seven passes defensed, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.
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Deji Olatoye was a member of a defense that allowed 277.9 total yards-per-game, including 187.6 passing, and just 16.8 points-per-game.
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Deji Olatoye was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens after the 2014 NFL draft on May 12.
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Deji Olatoye was cut from the practice squad on September 8,2015.
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On September 9,2015, Deji Olatoye was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
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Deji Olatoye's first start came in the fifteenth game of the season against the Buffalo Bills in place of an injured Morris Claiborne.
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Deji Olatoye registered five tackles, one pass defensed and an interception.
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In 2016, Deji Olatoye was used at cornerback and safety during training camp.
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Deji Olatoye was having a solid preseason until the last game against the Houston Texans, when he struggled after being targeted by the opposing quarterbacks.
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Deji Olatoye was promoted to the active roster on November 23,2016.
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On September 21,2017, Deji Olatoye was waived by the Falcons.
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On October 25,2017, Deji Olatoye signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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In 2019, Deji Olatoye joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football.
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Deji Olatoye was drafted in the 1st round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.
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Deji Olatoye had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10,2020.
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Deji Olatoye's younger sister, Oyesade, was a three-time state champion thrower at Dublin Coffman High School.
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Deji Olatoye is the Ohio State University record holder in the indoor weight throw and represented the United States at the Junior World Championships in 2016 in Poland.