Adewale Ogunleye

Infobox NFLactive

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caption=Ogunleye (#93) as a Bears' captain in 2007
currentteam=Chicago Bears
currentnumber=93
currentposition=Defensive end
birthdate=birth date and age|1977|8|9
birthplace=Brooklyn, New York
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=260
debutyear=2001
debutteam=Miami Dolphins
highlights=
* Pro Bowl (x1)
college=Indiana
undraftedyear=2000
pastteams=
* Miami Dolphins (2000-2003)
* Chicago Bears (2004-present)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=287
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=55.5
statlabel3=INTs
statvalue3=0
nfl=OGU444955

Adewale Ogunleye (pronEng| A-dey-WAH-lay Oh-goon-LAY-yay) (August 9, 1977) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears. Ogunleye was traded to the Chicago Bears from the Miami Dolphins in a trade that also involved wide receiver Marty Booker.

Early life

Ogunleye is of Nigerian background, and his grandfather was king of the city Emure. [ [http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=2091 Trip to Nigeria an emotional one for Ogunleye - Chicago Bears ] ] His surname means "The God of Iron"

Ogunleye played high school football at Tottenville High School in his hometown of Staten Island, New York City, New York. His father is a social worker employed by the City of New York.

College career

Ogunleye played college football at Indiana University, where he was a four-year starter for the team. For his career, he recorded 34 sacks (fifth all-time in Big Ten history) and 64 tackles for loss [http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=29227] . He graduated from Bloomington with a degree in English.

NFL career

Ogunleye signed with Miami in 2000 as an undrafted free agent. He spent the first year of his NFL career on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered during his senior year at Indiana.

In 2002, Ogunleye had 57 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 9.5 sacks (sixth in the AFC) for 62 yards in losses for the season. During the 2003 NFL season, while playing for the Miami Dolphins, he led the AFC with 15 sacks. Ogunleye was named to the Pro Bowl at the conclusion of the season [http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player.asp?player_id=64] . He was traded by the Dolphins to Bears for wide receiver Marty Booker after holding out during the month of August before the 2004 NFL season.

During the 2005 NFL season, Ogunleye spearheaded the Bear's defensive line by recording ten sacks. Ogunleye helped the Bears reach Super Bowl XLI in Miami, where he began his career, during the 2006 season. As of 2008, Ogunleye has compiled 290 total tackles and 55.5 sacks in his career.

Ogunleye was named the "NFL's Defensive Player of the Week" for the 2008's first week after he recording one safety and made a key fourth down stop against the Indianapolis Colts. [http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5114]

Relationships

Currently involved with Actress Sanaa Lathan, daughter of director and producer Stan Lathan.

References

External links

* [http://www.theprince93.com/ Official website]
* [http://archive.sportingnews.com/nfl/articles/20000411/229897.html College profile]