Akin Ayodele (born September 17, 1979 in Irving, Texas), is an American football linebacker who plays for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Irving is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... A linebacker is a position in American and Canadian football. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames The Boys Team colors Royal Blue, Metallic Silver, Blue, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Rowdy [2] Local radio Flagship stations: KLUV (98. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ...

College Career

Ayodele was a three-year starter at defensive end at Purdue University He transfered from Coffeyville Community College He finished his career with 194 tackles (131 solo), five fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles and 11 pass deflections Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ... See also Purdue University System. ...

NFL Career

Ayodele was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars He played with the Jaguars for 4 years, recording his best season in 2003 with 115 total tackles, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions. In 2006 he signed a five year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Coincidentally, as a child growing up in Irving, Ayodele was a ballboy for the Cowboys. Round 1 Round 2 Categories: National Football League players | American football biography stubs ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames the Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Jaxson de Ville Local radio Flagship stations: WOKV (690 AM) and WJGL (96. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Awards

Named first-team All-Big Ten as a senior and second-team All-Conference as a sophomore and junior. Tied with Jeff Zgonina for second on Purdues career-record list with 29 sacks, topped only by Roosevelt Colvin with 33. A journeyman defensive tackle who is currently (January 2005) playing for the Miami Dolphins. ... Roosevelt Colvin (born September 5,1977) is an NFL linebacker with the New England Patriots. ...