Ademola Faleye
| Washington State Cougars – No. 83 | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Class |  |
| Major | Social Sciences |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Brockton (Brockton, Massachusetts) |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 9, 2002 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 253 lb (115 kg) |
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Ademola Faleye (born March 9, 2002),[1] is an American college football tight end for the Washington State Cougars. He previously played for the Michigan State Spartans and the Norfolk State Spartans. [2]
Early Life and high school career
Faleye was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts.[1] He attended Brockton High School, where he played wide receiver for the Brockton Boxers.[1] As a sophomore, he hauled in 10 receptions for 142 yards. He missed most of his junior and senior seasons due to an Achilles tendon injury.[1] Faleye was an unranked prospect before committing to play college football for Norfolk State.[3] He is the cousin of college football players Samuel Okunlola and Samson Okunlola.[4]
College career
Norfolk State
In week 9 of the 2021 season, Faleye caught his first collegiate career touchdown in a 31-20 victory against Morgan State.[5] As a true freshman in 2021, he recorded five receptions for 38 yards and one touchdown.[3] In 2022, he recorded four receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown. Following the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Michigan State
Faleye transferred to Michigan State in December 2022.[4] He did not appear in any games during the 2023 season and took a redshirt. [3] In 2024, In 2024, he saw limited playing time and recorded two receptions for 18 yards. After the season, he entered the transfer portal again.
Washington State
Faleye transferred to Washington State in January 2025.[6] He was among the program’s incoming transfers ahead of the 2025 season. [7][8] According to Pro Football Focus, Faleye recorded a 74.0 pass-blocking grade during the 2025 season, ranking among the top tight ends nationally in pass protection. [9][10] Tight ends coach Chris Meyers described Faleye as a versatile player, stating he “can do everything.”[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Ademola Faleye - Football". Norfolk State University Athletics. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ↑ "Ademola Faleye - Football". Washington State University Athletics. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 COOVERT, LEVI. "Ademola Faleye: 2025 Athlete profile". The Daily Evergreen. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Michigan State football lands TE transfer Ademola Faleye". Yahoo Sports. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Ademola Faleye Career Stats - NCAAF". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ademola Faleye Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ↑ COOVERT, LEVI. "WSU brings in three-star TE from BIG 10". The Daily Evergreen. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ↑ "Michigan State's Ademola Faleye becomes Jimmy Rogers' first Power 4 transfer at WSU". 247Sports. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ↑ "Snap count surprise: Ademola Faleye's blocking boosts a stabilized WSU front". 247Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "How WSU's Ademola Faleye and other TEs have helped carve out space for their offense". Spokesman.com. 2025-11-18. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ↑ "WSU's Ademola Faleye can do everything, Trey Leckner can do it all, raves TEs coach". 247Sports. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
External Links
- Norfolk State Spartans bio
- Michigan State Spartans bio
- Washington State Cougars bio
- EA Sports NCAA 26
- 2025 Portal Report
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