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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.

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

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.

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.

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