Mike Balogun (born September 28, 1983) is an American heavyweight boxer, and a former professional football linebacker. He was signed as an

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by the

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. He played college football for the

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. He has also played for the

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, and Virginia Destroyers. His name "Balogun" means "

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" in

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College career

Balogun began at

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. He was a standout inside linebacker for the

in 2008. He was declared ineligible to play the 2009 season because he allegedly played for the Maryland Marauders of the North American Football League, a minor league team in Maryland after turning 21 years old.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

The

signed Balogun before training camp in

. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.

Washington Redskins

Balogun signed to the

' practice squad on September 6, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Balogun signed to the

' practice squad on October 11, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

Balogun was signed by the

on November 10, 2010. He played in his first career game in week 13. He was released on February 11, 2011.

Dallas Cowboys

Balogun was signed by the

on February 14, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

The

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signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.

Professional boxing record

References

External links

Buffalo Bills bio

San Francisco 49ers bio

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Balogun, Mike 1983 births Living people American football linebackers Oklahoma Sooners football players San Francisco 49ers players Washington Redskins players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Buffalo Bills players Dallas Cowboys players Indianapolis Colts players American people of Yoruba descent Yoruba sportspeople