Oluwafemi Oladejo says he feels good being an edge rusher at Tennessee Titans, but he's not satisfied
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Oluwafemi Oladejo
's announcement came after the
Tennessee Titans
picked their first-round 1st overall pick, quarterback
Cam Ward
. The Titans drafted
Oladejo
in the 2025 NFL Draft as their second-round 52nd overall pick.
Oluwafemi Oladejo formerly played for the
California Golden Bears
, where he accumulated 129 tackles. He also represented the
UCLA Bruins
, where Oladejo accumulated 57 tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, and 6 quarterback hurries in 2024. In totality, he accumulated 238 total tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 fumble recoveries in both colleges.
The 6-foot-3, 259-pounder carries the same enthusiastic energy into the Tennessee Titans. But this time, it is for the
edge rusher
's position, not the linebacker's.
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Oladejo has already shown his magic at the rookie minicamp.
Jim Wyatt
, Senior NFL Writer/Editor, shared on the official NFL website, 'Oladejo flew through drills with teammates, and he was physical, hitting the sled or practice dummies.'
Oluwafemi Oladejo turns into an edge rusher from a linebacker at the Tennessee Titans
Lance Zierlein
, NFL Analyst, had projected Oluwafemi Oladejo for Round 3. Zierlein shared, 'Linebacker-turned-edge-rusher whose draft profile might have gone from dull to dynamic with the switch. Oladejo is long and aggressive, in attaching blockers in front of him.
A lack of instincts in the run game and plans as a pass pusher could be temporary bumps in the road that should be smoothed with coaching.'
Zierlein called 'starting experience at off-ball linebacker and on the edge,' Oluwafemi Oladejo's strength, and 'requires additional time to iron out edge technique,' Oladejo's weakness.
Oluwafemi Oladejo says he has learned a lot of the basics of playing edge
On May 14, Oluwafemi Oladejo shared with Jim Wyatt, 'Right now, I'm just focusing on continuing to be a better pass rusher. (Setting) the edge, playing football, and (I want to)help the team win.
I have learned a lot of the basics of playing edge, but there's a lot to improve on. I feel good, but I'm not satisfied.'
Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi says Oluwafemi Oladejo loves football
'Femi(Oluwafemi Oladejo) is a tough, physical kid that really just started playing outside backer the fourth game of the season this year. He is developing as a pass pusher, so I think he has a lot of upside there as well.
But I tell you what, he can set the edge, is physical, is violent, and the kid loves football, too - that was a big part of it,' shared Titans GM
Mike Borgonzi
with Jim Wyatt.
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