Bamidele Victor Aiyewa (born February 4, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He played

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at Washington. Aiyewa was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He has also been a member of the

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, FXFL Blacktips, and BC Lions.

Early life

Aiyewa was born in Houston, Texas to Juliana Ogunfuye.Victor Aiyewa
at Bleacher Report.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024 He attended Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas where he played as a safety on the Hurricanes football team.Victor Aiyewa
at 247 Sports.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024 His senior year in 2006 saw Aiyewa earn All-District honors as well as being ranked the No. 89th safety recruit in the nation by Scout.com."B. Victor Aiyewa"
at Go Huskies.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024

College career

Committing to the University of Washington, Aiyewa was one of seven

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. His career began in the 2007 season in which Aiyewa played in all 13 games as a member of special teams. During the 2008 season however, Aiyewa played only four games in which he earned first-team Academic All-Pac-10 honors before sitting out with injuries.Victor Aiyewa Q&A
at Go Huskies.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024 Returning for the 2009 season, Aiyewa played in all 12 games and earned first-team Academic All-Pac-10 for the second straight season. In his final season in 2010, Aiyewa played all 13 games. He once more earned All-Pac-10 honors as well as a 101 Club Academic Award during a team banquet. His senior season honors included ranking No. 1 in All-Pac-10 and No. 4 in the nation. While attending Washington, Aiyema majored in sociology and minored in

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted in the

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, Aiyewa signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 28, 2011. On August 10, 2011, he was released by the Buccaneers.

Green Bay Packers

Aiyewa was signed to the Green Bay Packers'

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on October 15, 2013. On November 27, 2013, he was signed from the practice squad to the active roster. Aiyewa was released by the Packers on May 28, 2014. He appeared in five games, totalling four tackles on special teams. Aiyewa saw his first playoff action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card round, registering a tackle on special teams.

San Diego Chargers

On August 8, 2014, Aiyewa was signed by the

. He was released by the Chargers on August 30, 2015.

BC Lions

Aiyewa was signed by the BC Lions on May 18, 2016. On June 18, 2016, he was released by the Lions.

Career statistics

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Personal

Aiyewa's mother was threatened with deportation to Nigeria.

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aiyewa, Victor 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Houston American football linebackers American players of American football of Nigerian descent Canadian football linebackers Washington Huskies football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Green Bay Packers players San Diego Chargers players Blacktips (FXFL) players BC Lions players Players of Canadian football from Houston