Where is Oluwafemi Oladejo from?

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Oluwafemi Oladejo is an American football edge rusher for the Tennessee Titans as of April 2025. The second-round pick from the 2025 NFL draft played for the UCLA Bruins from 2023 to 2024. Previously, he played for the California Golden Bears. He was one of the 329 prospects to receive invitations to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He stood 6'3" and 259 pounds. His 6.24 prospect grade projects him as an eventual average starter. His Next Gen Stats score of 70 puts him in the "good" category (via the NFL's official website). Oladejo started his college career as a linebacker at the University of California in 2021. Over two seasons, he played 21 games, recording 129 tackles, eight for loss, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble.

Oladejo moved to UCLA in 2023. Across two seasons (2023–24), he played 25 games, collecting 111 tackles, 17 for a loss, and five sacks. He also had five pass deflections, one interception, and two fumble recoveries. In 2024, he transitioned to edge rusher, finishing with 13.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks as per his college roster page. His performance earned him the Kenny Clark Award as UCLA's top defensive lineman. He was also named to the Big Ten Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Fall 2024, according to his UCLA Bruin roster.

Oluwafemi Oladejo's Hometown

Oluwafemi Oladejo's hometown is Elk Grove, California, according to his UCLA Bruin roster. He attended Cosumnes Oaks High School, where 247 Sports rated him a three-star recruit coming out of school. A two-way player at defensive end and tight end, he played in 23 of 25 games as a sophomore in 2018 and as a junior in 2019. His senior season in 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19. Previously, MaxPreps listed him among 15 Sac-Joaquin Section players to watch (via the UCLA Bruins roster).

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Oluwafemi Oladejo's Birthplace

Oluwafemi Oladejo, born on September 20, 2003, in Elk Grove, California, is 21 years old as of April 2025. He is the son of Victoria Gbodi, according to his UCLA Bruin roster.

Oluwafemi Oladejo's Nationality

Oluwafemi Oladejo is an American national.

FAQ on Oluwafemi Oladejo

A. Oluwafemi Oladejo stands 6 feet 3 inches tall.

A. Oluwafemi Oladejo plays as a linebacker.

A. Oluwafemi Oladejo is 21 years old as of April 2025. 

A. Oluwafemi Oladejo played college football at the University of California, Berkeley (2021–2022) and then transferred to UCLA (2023–2024).

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