Adewale Ogunleye (born August 9, 1977) is an
American football defensive end for the Chicago
Bears. Ogunleye was traded to the Bears from Miami
in a trade that also involved wide receiver Marty
Booker.
Ogunleye is of Nigerian background, and his
grandfather was king of the city Emure.[1] His
surname means "Iron God"
Ogunleye played high school football at Tottenville
High School in his hometown of Staten Island, New
York City, New York. His father is a social worker
employed by the City of New York.
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
free agent. He spent the first year of his NFL
career on injured reserve due to a knee injury
suffered during his senior year at Indiana.
In 2002, Ogunleye had 57 tackles, two forced
fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 9.5 sacks (sixth
in the AFC) for 62 yards in losses for the season.
During the 2003 NFL season, while playing for the
Miami Dolphins, he led the AFC with 15 sacks.
Ogunleye was named to the Pro Bowl at the conclusion
of the season. He was once traded by the Dolphins
for Marty Booker before the 2004 NFL season began.
During the 2005 NFL season, Ogunleye spearheaded the
Bear's defensive line by recording ten sacks. Helped
the Bears reach Super Bowl XLI in Miami, where he
began his career during the 2006 season. As of 2008,
Ogunleye has compiled 290 total tackles and 55.5
sacks in his career.
