Adewale Ogunleye (pronounced /ˌɑːdeɪˈwɑːleɪ oʊɡuːnˈleɪjeɪ/; 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. He is also a Nigerian Prince.
Ogunleye is of Nigerian background, and his grandfather was king of the city Emure. Ogun in his surname means "The god of iron." His father is a social worker e...
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Adewale Ogunleye (pronounced /ˌɑːdeɪˈwɑːleɪ oʊɡuːnˈleɪjeɪ/; 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. He is also a Nigerian Prince.
Ogunleye is of Nigerian background, and his grandfather was king of the city Emure. Ogun in his surname means "The god of iron." His father is a social worker employed by the City of New York.
Ogunleye played high school football at Tottenville High School in his hometown of Staten Island, New York City, New York. He was a classmate of Major League baseball All Star starting pitcher Jason Marquis.
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. He graduated from Bloomington with a degree in English.
Ogunleye signed with Miami in 2000 as an undrafted...
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