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  D.J. Adeoba
D.J. Adeoba

Player Profile
Class:
RS Freshman

Hometown:
Hollywood, Fla.

High School:
Hollywood Hills H.S.

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 215

Position:
LB

Birthdate:
08/02/1990

On Adeoba: Second-year linebacker ... Extremely fast player ... Came around at the end of spring football after a slow start ... Strong blitzing edge linebacker ... Physically strong as he continues to develop.

As a redshirt freshman in 2009: Game-by-Game Statistics
• Has played in eight games, starting in one. Has made 13 tackles, seven solo stops and one TFL. • Made one tackle in each of the last three games of the season. • Made two tackles at #1 Richmond (10/24), one for a loss.

  • Named CAA Rookie of the Week after making seven tackles and recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown at Kansas State. • Made seven tackles at Kansas State (9/5).

    As a freshman in 2008: Redshirt season.

    Before UMass: Played at Hollywood Hills High School for Coach Barnwell ... Florida Sun-Sentinel Second Team Linebacker as a senior ... Broward Country Player of the Year as a senior ... All-County performer ... Played in Broward County North-South All-Star Game ... Finished high school career with 89 tackles, three defensive touchdowns, 15 tackles for loss, three interceptions, four sacks, six forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries ... Played high school ball with UMass offensive lineman Josh Samuda.

    Personal: Adedaji Augustine Adeoba ... Born August 2, 1990 in Hollywood, Fla. ... Son of Shaki and Bob Dele Adeoba ... Brother of Aderemi, Adetour and Adebola ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

    Career Stats

    Year   GP/GS  Solo Asst Total  TFL
    2009   7/1     7    6    13  1.0-1

    Career Highs
    Tackles: 7 at Kansas State (9/5/09)
    Touchdown: 1 at Kansas State (9/5/09)

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