Alex Akingbulu

Alex Akingbulu (born December 28, 1997)[1] is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State and UCLA.[2][3]

Alex Akingbulu
Washington Commanders
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-28) December 28, 1997
Los Angeles, California
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
College:UCLA (2016–2017) Fresno State (2018–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Career

Philadelphia Stars

On May 31, 2022, Akingbulu was signed by the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).[4] Akingbulu played in 5 games at left tackle for the Stars, and lost in the championship game against the Birmingham Stallions, 33-30.

Washington Commanders

On July 31, 2022, Akingbulu signed with the Washington Commanders.[5] On August 30, Akingbulu was waived by Washington during final roster cuts.[6] He re-signed with the team’s practice squad the following day.[7] On January 5, 2023, Akingbulu was promoted to the active roster alongside Benning Potoa'e after Benjamin St-Juste and Saahdiq Charles were placed on injured reserve.[8]

References
  1. "Alex Akingbulu Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  2. "Meet Alex Akingbulu, Fresno State's breakout OL prospect". The Draft Wire. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  3. Bolch, Ben (2018-06-09). "Jackson Gibbs and Alex Akingbulu leaving UCLA football team". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  4. Heilman, Michael (2022-07-31). "Philadelphia Stars offensive lineman Alex Akingbulu signs with Washington". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  5. "Philadelphia Stars offensive lineman Alex Akingbulu signs with Washington". bgmsportstrax.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  6. "Washington Commanders roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players". commanderswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  7. "Commanders Practice Squad: 15 Cuts Sign Back With Washington". si.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  8. "Commanders Place CB Benjamin St-Juste & OL Saahdiq Charles on IR, Promote Two Players". yardbarker.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
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