Hakeem Adeniji plays as an offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. Before that, he played college football at Kansas Jayhawks and earned All-Big 12 honors twice.
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he was traded to the Vikings in 2023. Let's delve into his path from high school to the NFL, focusing on his accomplishments and hurdles.
Hakeem Adeniji is a skilled offensive lineman who faced challenges but made it to the NFL. He played for the Bengals and now the Vikings, handling both guard and tackle positions. He's young and has room to get even better. Keep an eye on him in the future!
Hakeem Adeniji has an estimated net worth of $700,000 as of now. Image Source: Instagram@_hakeem78
However, he has an estimated net worth of $700,000. Adeniji agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, which is worth $1,010,000. This includes an average annual salary of $1,010,000. Besides that, another NFL star, Ethan Fernea has an estimated net worth of Ethan Fernea.
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Adeniji was born on December 8, 1997, in Garland, Texas to parents Joke Adeniji and Semia Adeniji. Before they moved to Dallas, his mom Semia used to be a TV anchor in Nigeria. His brother Moshood played football on the offensive line at Air Force.
In addition, he went to Garland High School, playing both football and basketball. Initially, he planned to play at the United States Air Force Academy, but a cashew allergy prevented him from getting a medical waiver. So, he then committed to the University of Kansas.
Hakeem Adeniji had a standout college football journey at the University of Kansas from 2016 to 2019. He showed remarkable durability and consistency by starting in all 48 games for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Throughout his time in college, he played a crucial role in the team's success on offense. His efforts earned him recognition as a two-time All-Big 12 selection, making the first team in 2019 and the second team in 2018.
Adeniji was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals as the 180th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He began playing in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers as a backup guard and got his first career start in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans, this time as a tackle.
In that game, the Bengals, who had struggled with sacks earlier, didn't allow any for the first time that season. In his rookie year, he started five games and played in 15.
Hakeem Adeniji is a professional NFL star. Image Source: Instagram@_hakeem78In 2021, Adeniji had a pectoral injury during off-season workouts, leading to season-ending surgery. He missed the entire season.
Returning in 2022, he played in 15 games and started once at tackle. As part of the Bengals' offensive line, they helped quarterback Joe Burrow lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns and running back Joe Mixon lead in rushing yards.
In 2023, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for a fifth-round draft pick. Joining a Vikings offensive line with Pro Bowlers Brian O’Neill and Garrett Bradbury, Adeniji played in four games as a backup but didn't start any.
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Hakeem Adeniji is happily married to his longtime girlfriend, Kayla M. Adeniji, who has a significant following on social media. Almost three years ago, they shared a picture on social media with the caption "Life is good with you" along with a love emoji. They got engaged in 2021 and posted a photo on their social media account to announce the news.
Hakeem Adeniji alongside his wife, Kayla M. Adeniji. Image Source: Instagram@_hakeem78
In 2023, they tied the knot, sharing a beautiful wedding photo on their account with the caption "Still can’t believe it! Never thought I’d be married at 23, but special people get special exceptions. My better half, my best friend, Mrs. Adeniji."
The couple appears to be genuinely happy together, and there are no rumors of separation. They celebrated their second anniversary, expressing their joy on both of their Instagram accounts.
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