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Mike Balogun

b. 1983

American football linebacker

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About Mike Balogun

Born 1983. Mike Balogun is an American american football player.

Mike Balogun (born September 28, 1983) is an American professional boxer, and a former professional football linebacker. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

He has also played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Virginia Destroyers.

College career Balogun began at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was a standout inside linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners 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 Football career

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers signed Balogun before training camp in 2010. He was cut during the final cuts on September 3, 2010.

Washington Redskins Balogun signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 6, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Balogun signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on October 11, 2010.

Buffalo Bills Balogun was signed by the Buffalo Bills 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 Dallas Cowboys on February 14, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts signed Balogun on August 15, 2012.

Professional Boxing career Balogun is also a heavyweight boxer. He knocked out Trey Lippe Morrison (the son of Tommy Morrison) in one round. Balogun has won 21 fights and lost two against Murat Gassiev and Moses Itauma who knocked him out in round two of their fight at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, on 24 May 2025.

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Suitland High School, Lackawanna College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Balogun?

American football linebacker

When was Mike Balogun born?

Mike Balogun was born on 28 September 1983 in Upper Marlboro.

What is Mike Balogun's occupation?

Mike Balogun is an american football player.

What nationality is Mike Balogun?

Mike Balogun is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Balogun

· Wikidata: Q3313209

· DBpedia: Mike Balogun

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