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{{Short description|Nigerian American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Short description|Nigerian American football player (born 1991)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tayo Fabuluje
| name = Tayo Fabuluje
| current_team =
| number = 73
| current_team =
| position = [[Offensive tackle]]
| number = 73
| position = [[Offensive tackle]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|17|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|17|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]
| birth_place = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| high_school = [[The Oakridge School|Arlington (TX) Oakridge]]
| high_school = [[The Oakridge School|Arlington (TX) Oakridge]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| height_in = 7
| weight_lbs = 353
| weight_lbs = 353
| college = [[TCU Horned Frogs football|Texas Christian]]
| college = [[TCU Horned Frogs football|Texas Christian]]
| draftyear = 2015
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 6
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 183
| draftpick = 183
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Baltimore Brigade]] ({{AFL Year|2017}})
* [[Baltimore Brigade]] ({{AFL Year|2017}})
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* [[Memphis Express]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Memphis Express]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
* [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
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'''Olutayo Fabuluje''' (born July 17, 1991) is a former [[American football]] [[Tackle (American and Canadian football)|tackle]]. He played [[college football]] for [[TCU Horned Frogs football|TCU]]. Fabuluje was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the sixth round of the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2015/5/2/8536753/2015-nfl-draft-results-bears-select-tackle-tayo-fabuluje-in-6th-round |title=Windy City Gridiron |date=2 May 2015 |publisher=Windy City Gridiron |access-date=2015-05-02}}</ref>
'''Olutayo Fabuluje''' (born July 17, 1991) is a former [[American football]] [[Tackle (American and Canadian football)|tackle]]. He played [[college football]] for [[TCU Horned Frogs football|TCU]]. Fabuluje was selected by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the sixth round of the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2015/5/2/8536753/2015-nfl-draft-results-bears-select-tackle-tayo-fabuluje-in-6th-round |title=Windy City Gridiron |date=2 May 2015 |publisher=Windy City Gridiron |access-date=2015-05-02}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
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===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
The [[Chicago Bears]] selected Fabuluje with the seventh pick of the sixth round in the [[2015 NFL Draft]], making him the 183rd pick overall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his rookie season, Fabuluje violated the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy and was suspended for four games.
The [[Chicago Bears]] selected Fabuluje with the seventh pick of the sixth round in the [[2015 NFL draft]], making him the 183rd pick overall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his rookie season, Fabuluje violated the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy and was suspended for four games.


===Baltimore Brigade (AFL)===
===Baltimore Brigade===
On June 21, 2017, Fabuluje was assigned to the [[Baltimore Brigade]] of the Arena Football League.
On June 21, 2017, Fabuluje was assigned to the [[Baltimore Brigade]] of the [[Arena Football League]].


===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
===San Antonio Commanders===
On October 12, 2018, Fabuluje was signed by the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/san-antonio-commanders-sign-more-players-oct-12-2018|title=San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018|work=210 Football|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> He was released following the team's initial mini-camp in December 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/commanders-roster-changes-since-mini-camp-dec-19-2018|title=Commanders roster changes since mini-camp: Dec. 19, 2018|work=210 Football|date=December 19, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2019}}</ref>
On October 12, 2018, Fabuluje was signed by the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/san-antonio-commanders-sign-more-players-oct-12-2018|title=San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018|work=210 Football|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2019|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015151/https://210football.com/san-antonio-commanders-sign-more-players-oct-12-2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released following the team's initial mini-camp in December 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/commanders-roster-changes-since-mini-camp-dec-19-2018|title=Commanders roster changes since mini-camp: Dec. 19, 2018|work=210 Football|date=December 19, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2019}}</ref>


===Memphis Express (AAF)===
===Memphis Express===
In January 2019, Fabuluje signed with the [[Memphis Express]] of the AAF.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zimmerman|first=Bill|url=https://beargoggleson.com/2019/01/29/chicago-bears-regrading-ryan-paces-2015-nfl-draft-selections/|title=Chicago Bears: Regrading Ryan Pace's 2015 NFL Draft Selections|publisher=Bear Goggles On|work=[[FanSided]]|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> However, he did not make the final roster.<ref>{{cite news|last=Munz|first=Jason|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2019/01/30/aaf-memphis-express-sets-roster-alliance-football-training-camp-mettenberger-singletary-hackenberg/2699085002/|title=AAF: The Memphis Express set their initial 52-man roster. Who made the cut?|newspaper=[[The Commercial Appeal]]|date=January 30, 2019|access-date=February 6, 2019}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
In January 2019, Fabuluje signed with the [[Memphis Express]] of the AAF.<ref>{{cite web|last=Zimmerman|first=Bill|url=https://beargoggleson.com/2019/01/29/chicago-bears-regrading-ryan-paces-2015-nfl-draft-selections/|title=Chicago Bears: Regrading Ryan Pace's 2015 NFL Draft Selections|publisher=Bear Goggles On|work=[[FanSided]]|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> However, he did not make the final roster.<ref>{{cite news|last=Munz|first=Jason|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2019/01/30/aaf-memphis-express-sets-roster-alliance-football-training-camp-mettenberger-singletary-hackenberg/2699085002/|title=AAF: The Memphis Express set their initial 52-man roster. Who made the cut?|newspaper=[[The Commercial Appeal]]|date=January 30, 2019|access-date=February 6, 2019}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>


===Houston Roughnecks===
===Houston Roughnecks===
Fabuluje was drafted in the [[2020 XFL Draft]] by the [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bender|first=Bill|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22|title=XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league|website=[[Sporting News]]|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on January 13, 2020.
Fabuluje was selected by the [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] in the [[2020 XFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bender|first=Bill|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22|title=XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league|website=[[Sporting News]]|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on January 13, 2020.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Baltimore Brigade players]]
[[Category:Baltimore Brigade players]]
[[Category:Chicago Bears players]]
[[Category:Chicago Bears players]]

Latest revision as of 01:39, 28 July 2024

Tayo Fabuluje
No. 73
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-07-17) July 17, 1991 (age 33)
Lagos, Nigeria
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:353 lb (160 kg)
Career information
High school:Arlington (TX) Oakridge
College:Texas Christian
NFL draft:2015 / round: 6 / pick: 183
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Olutayo Fabuluje (born July 17, 1991) is a former American football tackle. He played college football for TCU. Fabuluje was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.[1]

College career

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In 2010, Fabuluje redshirted at BYU. He then transferred to TCU, after which he sat out the 2011 season due to transfer rules. During the 2012 season, Fabuluje played all thirteen games, starting in twelve of them. During the 2013 season, he did not play football. He transferred back to BYU, but had no contact with the football team. During the 2014 season, Fabuluje was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference player. He started twelve games at left tackle.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m) 		353 lb
(160 kg) 		34 in
(0.86 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 5.55 s 4.77 s 29.5 in
(0.75 m)		 8 ft 2 in
(2.49 m)		 16 reps

Chicago Bears

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The Chicago Bears selected Fabuluje with the seventh pick of the sixth round in the 2015 NFL draft, making him the 183rd pick overall.[2] In his rookie season, Fabuluje violated the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy and was suspended for four games.

Baltimore Brigade

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On June 21, 2017, Fabuluje was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League.

San Antonio Commanders

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On October 12, 2018, Fabuluje was signed by the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).[3] He was released following the team's initial mini-camp in December 2018.[4]

Memphis Express

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In January 2019, Fabuluje signed with the Memphis Express of the AAF.[5] However, he did not make the final roster.[6] He was placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.[7]

Houston Roughnecks

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Fabuluje was selected by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in the 2020 XFL Draft.[8] He was waived on January 13, 2020.

References

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  1. ^ "Windy City Gridiron". Windy City Gridiron. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018". 210 Football. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "Commanders roster changes since mini-camp: Dec. 19, 2018". 210 Football. December 19, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Zimmerman, Bill (January 29, 2019). "Chicago Bears: Regrading Ryan Pace's 2015 NFL Draft Selections". FanSided. Bear Goggles On. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  6. ^ Munz, Jason (January 30, 2019). "AAF: The Memphis Express set their initial 52-man roster. Who made the cut?". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  7. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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