Olutayo "Tayo" Fabuluje (born July 17, 1991) is a former

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tackle. He played

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for

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. Fabuluje was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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College career

In 2010, Tayo Fabuluje redshirted at

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. He then transferred to

, after which he sat out the 2011 season due to transfer rules. During the 2012 season, Fabuluje played all thirteen games, starting in twelve of them. During the 2013 season, he did not play football. He transferred back to BYU, but had no contact with the football team. During the 2014 season, Fabuluje was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 player. He started twelve games at Left Tackle.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

The

selected Fabuluje with the seventh pick of the sixth round in the

, making him the 183rd pick overall. In his rookie season, Fabuluje violated the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy and was suspended for four games.

Baltimore Brigade (AFL)

On June 21, 2017, Fabuluje was assigned to the

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of the Arena Football League.

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

On October 12, 2018, Fabuluje was signed by the San Antonio Commanders of the

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. He was released following the team's initial mini-camp in December 2018.

Memphis Express (AAF)

In January 2019, Fabuluje signed with the Memphis Express of the AAF. However, he did not make the final roster. He was placed on

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after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

Houston Roughnecks

Fabuluje was drafted in the

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by the Houston Roughnecks. He was waived on January 13, 2020.

References

External links

Texas Christian Horned Frogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fabuluje, Tayo 1991 births Living people American football offensive tackles American sportspeople of Nigerian descent American people of Yoruba descent Baltimore Brigade players Chicago Bears players Houston Roughnecks players Memphis Express (American football) players People from Euless, Texas San Antonio Commanders players Players of American football from Tarrant County, Texas TCU Horned Frogs football players Yoruba sportspeople