Where Was Dayo Odeyingbo Born?
The son of Nigerian immigrants, Temidayo Jordan Odeyingbo is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt and was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Despite his injury, Odeyingbo was selected by the Indianapolis Colts…
The son of Nigerian immigrants, Temidayo Jordan Odeyingbo is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt and was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Despite his injury, Odeyingbo was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round with the 54th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. On May 6, 2021, Odeyingbo officially signed with the Colts.
Odeyingbo was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the 2021 season. He was activated on October 30.
Where Was Dayo Odeyingbo Born?
Odeyingbo was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Irving, Texas, where he attended Ranchview High School. Odeyingbo was a member of the Vanderbilt Commodores for four seasons.
As a senior, Odeyingbo was named second-team All-SEC after recording 32 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks in eight games. Odeyingbo finished his collegiate career with 125 tackles, 31.0 tackles for loss, and 12.0 sacks.
Odeyingbo tore his Achilles tendon while preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft.
