Ade Jimoh
No. 23, 32, 35 | |
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Position: | Cornerback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Los Angeles, California | April 18, 1980
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Utah State |
Undrafted: | 2003 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Adebola Olurotimi "Ade" Jimoh (born April 18, 1980) is a former
Jimoh has also been a member of the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. His name "Adebola" means "Crown meets wealth" in the Yoruba language[1]
Early years
Jimoh grew up in
College career
Jimoh played college football for Utah State University. He started all 11 games at left corner his sophomore year in 2000 and earned second-team All-Big West honors as well as the team's outstanding defensive back. He also shared the team lead with two interceptions and had a team-high 12 pass deflections and a blocked kick. He started nine games at cornerback in 2001 and registered 39 tackles and an interception. He played in all 11 games for the Aggies in 2002 and recorded one interception for three yards and 53 tackles (34 solo).
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Jimoh was signed by the Redskins in April 2003 as an
Chicago Bears
On September 11, 2007, the Chicago Bears signed Jimoh to assist with
Jimoh suffered a broken collarbone on November 18, 2007 while playing on special teams. He was placed on
New England Patriots
On August 13, 2008 Jimoh was signed by the New England Patriots. He was assigned No. 43 in New England.[4] He was released on August 21 after the team signed offensive lineman Mike Flynn.
References
- ^ "Adebola: Nigerian Names and Meanings". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "Yoruba Sportspeople | Yoruba Parapo". yorubaparapo.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
- ^ [1] Archived October 11, 2007, at archive.today
- ^ "Patriots sign Ade Jimoh; Release OL Pete McMahon". Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2008-08-13.