Ade Jimoh

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Ade Jimoh
Date of birth	April 18, 1980
Place of birth	Canoga Park, California
Position(s)	Cornerback
College	Utah State University
Team(s)
2003-current	Washington Redskins

Ade Jimoh (born April 18, 1980 in Canoga Park, California) is an American football player who currently plays cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the NFL.

1 High School Career
2 College Career
3 NFL Career
4 References

[edit] High School Career

Jimoh attended El Camino Real High School where he was a two-year letterman and was a second-team all-league selection as well as a preseason third-team all-area pick. In his senior year, his team won the city championship.

[edit] College Career

Jimoh played football for Utah State University. He started all 11 games at left corner his sophomore year in 2000 and earned second team All-Big West honors as well as the team's outstanding defensive back. He also shared the team lead with two interceptions and had a team-high 12 pass deflections and a blocked kick. He started nine games at cornerback in 2001 and registered 39 tackles and an interception. He played in all 11 games for the Aggies in 2002. recorded one interception for three yards and 53 tackles (34 solo).

[edit] NFL Career

Jimoh was signed by the Redskins in April 2003 as an undrafted rookie free agent.

In 2003, Jimoh appeared in all 16 games with the Redskins as a reserve cornerback but mostly on special teams coverage units. In 2004, Jimoh appeared in 15 games as a reserve cornerback and was a valued special teams player, recording 20 special teams tackles on the season, tied for third-best on the team. His season was cut short late in the year when he suffered a season-ending knee injury. In 2005, Jimoh played in all 16 games and two playoff games, mostly as a reserve cornerback and special teams leader. He finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) and 20 special teams tackles, fifth-best on the team.