Olaniyi Sobomehin
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New Orlean Saints: PFA

Signed, 5/8/08 Athletic runner who has the ability to play fullback or tailback, he played in 19 games for Portland State over two seasons with eight starts after transferring to his hometown school. Spent three years at Oregon State, a redshirt year and two seasons as a contributor on special teams. Was PSUs leading rusher in his senior season, gaining 515 yards on 110 carries with eight touchdowns Also caught 40 passes for 377 yards and three more scores. Was named second-team All-Big Sky Conference. Was a political science major Lettered in football, basketball and track at Cleveland (Portland, Ore.) HS, where he was the team MVP in football and basketball Name is pronounced OH-la-nee-yee Shuh-BO-muh-heen, but is known by the nickname (Nee) Born Oct. 11, 1984 in Portland, Ore.

Portland State University:   Returning starter at fullback. Second Year Viking.

 

Critical Factors:  #�s are based on Russ Lande�s  NFL draft guide for comparable skill sets

QAB	Flexibility	Coordination	Body Type	Durability	Explosion
5.5	6.0	5.9	6.0	5.0	5.75

Contact # Lynn Lashbrook: 503-445-7105Marcus D. Williams �Agent Advisor- 503-841-2923

Strong runner with an exceptional work ethic. Olaniyi exudes all that is expected of great football players. Has the size, speed and passion to be very affective at the next level.

2007:   Big Sky conference Second Team.  Led the team with 515 rushing yards, had 40 receptions for 377 yards and scored 11 touchdowns.  His season was shortened to nine games due to a wrist injury.   2006:  Transferred to Portland State.  Played in 10 games gaining 214 yards on 51 carries and 1 touchdown.  Also had 5 receptions for 32 yards   Oregon State University: Red shirted 2003-04�..2004-05 played special teams.   HIGH SCHOOL: Olaniyi lettered in football, basketball and track at Cleveland High...averaged 5.7 yards per carry as a senior and scored seven touchdowns...MVP of the team as a senior...scored three touchdowns in a prep game vs. Roosevelt.

2008: Saints Injured Reserve

2009: Saints week 1-5 before being released

2009: Cleveland Browns personal work out 12-1-09