Babatunde Oshinowo
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherExpression error: Unexpected < operator.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Babatunde Oluwasegun Temitope Oluwakorede Adisa "Baba" Oshinowo Jr. [Ba-ba-TOON-day OH-shi-no-who] (born January 14, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle. His second name "Oluwasegun" means "God has been victorious" in the Yoruba language.[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft.[2] He played college football at Stanford.
Oshinowo was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers.
Early life
Oshinowo played high school football at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois, where he was known as "OJ" Oshinowo. He was an All-Prep American as a Senior in defense at Neuqua. He holds two track and field records at Neuqua, one for shot put and one for discus. At Stanford, Oshinowo obtained a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
On September 19, 2006, Cleveland signed Oshinowo from their practice squad. He was active for three games and played in the season finale against the Houston Texans, recording two tackles.
Chicago Bears
On September 19, 2007, the Chicago Bears signed Oshinowo to their practice squad. He was signed to the Bears active roster with three games remaining in the 2007 season. The Bears waived Oshinowo on May 7, 2008.
Washington Redskins
On July 29, 2008, the Washington Redskins signed Oshinowo and waived defensive tackle Zarnell Fitch. He was waived by the team on August 24.
Philadelphia Eagles
Oshinowo was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles on November 19, 2008, after linebacker Andy Studebaker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Carolina Panthers
Oshinowo signed a future contract with the Carolina Panthers on January 28, 2009. He was waived on June 26, 2009.
San Francisco 49ers
Oshinowo was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on July 30, 2009. Oshinowo was waived by the 49ers on August 7 after the team signed wide receiver Chris Francies.
Personal life
On June 15, 2019, Oshinowo earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Oshinowo is currently a vice president at Sandbox Industries.[3]
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