Tayo Fabuluje
No. 73
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-07-17) July 17, 1991 (age 32)
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
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

College career

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

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

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

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

San Antonio Commanders

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ "Windy City Gridiron". Windy City Gridiron. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-02.
  2. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  3. ^ "San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018". 210 Football. October 12, 2018. 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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