Oluwafemi Oladejo is an American football edge rusher for the UCLA Bruins. Previously, he played for the California Golden Bears. Oladejo was among 329 draft prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. There, He recorded a 36.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot broad jump. (via the NFL's official website).
Oladejo hails from Elk Grove, California. He attended Cosumnes Oaks High School. He was rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports. Oladejo began his college career at the University of California in 2021 as a linebacker, appearing in 21 games and recording 129 tackles, eight for loss, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble. In 2023, he moved to UCLA, playing in 25 games in two seasons. He had 111 tackles, 17 for loss, five sacks, five pass deflections, one interception, and two fumble recoveries. Switching to edge rusher in 2024, he had 13.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. His performance earned him the Kenny Clark Award as UCLA’s top defensive lineman and a spot on the Big Ten Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, according to his UCLA Bruins roster.
Who is Oluwafemi Oladejo's mother?
Oluwafemi Oladejo is the son of Victoria Gbodi, based on his UCLA roster. His parents and two siblings were born in Nigeria, while he was born in the U.S. His full name, Oluwafemi Moses Oladejo, means "God loves me.", according to an article published on Sports Illustrated.
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FAQ on Oluwafemi Oladejo
A. Oluwafemi Oladejo attended Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove, California.
A. Oluwafemi Oladejo played college football at the University of California, Berkeley (2021–2022) and then transferred to UCLA (2023–2024).
A. Oluwafemi Oladejo stands 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm) tall, according to the NFL's official website.
A. Oluwafemi Oladejo plays as an edge rusher, having transitioned from inside linebacker during his college career.
