| # | |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael Badejo |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | Defensive Line |
| Height | 190cm |
| Weight | 120kg |
| Current Team | Fehervar Enthroners |
| Past Teams | Dresden Monarchs |
| Leagues | European League of Football, German Football League |
| Seasons | 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 1 |
Michael Badejo, a talented defensive lineman, has had an impressive career in American football. With a height of 190 cm and a weight of 120 kg, he has established himself as a versatile player. Badejo played at Timberview High School, Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Texas Southern University. He was named to the 2021 All-SWAC Second Team and has drawn interest from several NFL teams. Badejo started his career as a running back and is used to running over people and scoring touchdowns. He scored a touchdown in the game against Kiel.
Previous stations
- 2016-2017: Southern Methodist University (SMU)
- 2018-2021: Texas Southern University
- 2023: San Diego Strike Force
- 2024: Dresden Monarchs
- 2025: Fehervar Enthroners
Achievements
- All-SWAC Second Team (2021)
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl and Mistral AI (Le Chat)
Other
- Favorite athlete: Khalil Mack
- Favorite food: Shrimp Fried Rice with Wings
- Favorite movie: Black Panther
- Favorite vacation spot: California
- If he practiced another sport: athletics
- Badejo started his career as a running back and is used to running over people and scoring touchdowns.
- He scored a touchdown in the game against Kiel.
- Badejo played quarterback, running back and linebacker in high school.
- He received offers from numerous top-tier colleges, including Purdue, Washington, Pittsburgh, Iowa, Notre Dame, Indiana, Illinois, Boise State, Air Force, Army, Houston, Navy, Fresno State and Oregon State.
- At Southern Methodist University (SMU), he recorded 13 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss (TFL) and a sack.
- At Texas Southern University (TSU), he collected 100 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 12.5 TFL, 2 pass break ups and 3 forced fumbles.
- After graduating from TSU, he piqued the interest of several NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks.
- He played for the San Diego Strike Force in the Indoor Football League (IFL) and recorded 38 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss of space, 3.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
- His motto is: “Everything in life happens for a good reason”.
- Son of Margaret and Michael Badejo, brother and sister both play college basketball
