Victor Aiyewa
Bamidele Victor Aiyewa is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Washington Huskies. Aiyewa was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was also a member of the Green Bay Packers, San Diego Chargers, FXFL Blacktips, and BC Lions.
Early life
Aiyewa was born in Houston, Texas to Juliana Ogunfuye. He attended Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas where he played as a [Safety (gridiron American football|football position)|safety] on the Hurricanes football team. 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.College career
Committing to the University of Washington, Aiyewa was one of seven true freshmen for the Huskies. 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.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 pre-pharmacy.