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Source: Utah OL Bam Olaseni Signs UDFA Deal With Las Vegas Raiders
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Utes offensive lineman Bamidele Olaseni signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
KSLSports.com was able to confirm Olaseni’s deal with Las Vegas.
Olaseni signed with the Raiders following the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 30.
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football OL Bamidele Olaseni (@BamideleOlaseni) is signing with the @Raiders. @TomPelissero was first to report the deal.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/8ZrANnYr7Z
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
The former Utah lineman joined a Las Vegas team that posted a 10-7 record and reached the postseason in 2021.
Former Utah OT Bam Olaseni is signing with the #Raiders, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 30, 2022
About Bam Olaseni
The London native played for the Utes from 2019-21.
During his redshirt season in 2019, Olaseni played in two games. The following year, he played in five games on special teams.
Last season, Olaseni appeared in 14 contests, including 11 starts at left tackle.
As a senior, Olaseni was honored as Sporting News All-America second-team and Pac-12 All-Conference second-team.
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