Adewale Ogunleye, a former American professional football player, has a net worth of $14 million.
Adewale Ogunleye, a 6-foot-5 260-pound defensive tackle, was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1977.
His English degree was earned during his time as a college football player at Indiana University.
In 1999, Ogunleye was among the three All Big Ten teams and included in the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list.
Despite being a highly anticipated prospect in his senior season, Ogunleye was not drafted until the 2000 NFL Draft due to a significant knee injury.
The Miami Dolphins signed Ogunleye as an undrafted free agent the same year. Despite being injured during his rookie season, he managed to play for the team for the second year.
The year 2003 saw him become a Pro Bowler and All-Pro, while also leading the AFC in sacks.
In 2004, the Chicago Bears acquired Ogunleye as a wide receiver and a draft pick.
The Bears’ success persisted, resulting in his appearance in Super Bowl XLI.
The Houston Texans signed Ogunleye to a one-year contract in 2010, marking his last professional football experience.
At the conclusion of his career, he had 387 tackles, 67 quarterback sacks, and 17 forced fumbles.