Ayo Oyelola

Ayo Oyelola (born 19 October 1998) is an English professional gridiron football safety.

Early life From East London, Oyelola was a soccer player in his youth, and featured in the academy at teams such as Chelsea, Southend United, Dagenham and Redbridge and Ebbsfleet. He started playing American football at the University of Nottingham, where he graduated with a law degree in 2020.

Professional career Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint) Oyelola started out as a linebacker before transitioning to safety. Oyelola made his debut for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League on 20 November 2021 against the Calgary Stampeders.

Jacksonville Jaguars In December 2020, it was announced that Oyelola had been one of eleven athletes from around to world to selected to participate in the NFL International Player Pathway (IPP). He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars later that year. Oyelola re-signed with Jacksonville's practice squad the next day and spent the remainder of the season on the practice squad.

On 23 January 2023, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jaguars, but was waived again on 29 August, the conclusion of training camp. He later re-signed to the team's practice squad, where he spent the remainder of the season. On 9 January 2024, Oyelola signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jaguars. He was waived on 15 April.

Pittsburgh Steelers On 2 September 2024, Oyelola was signed to a one year contract by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and joined their practice squad. He was released on 11 January 2025.

Alpine Rams On 27 March 2026, Oyelola signed with the Alpine Rams of the American Football League Europe.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (third stint) Oyelola was signed to the Blue Bombers' practice roster again on 8 June 2026.