in school history), 2 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles and 5 fumble recoveries. Professional career Jacksonville Jaguars Ayodele was selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the intention of playing him at outside linebacker. As a rookie, he had 3 starts at strongside linebacker because of injury to Eric Westmoreland and also saw considerable time as a rush end on passing downs. He registered 108 tackles (fourth on team), 3 sacks, 13 quarterback pressures (led the team), 3 passes defensed, one interception, 2 forced fumbles and 13 special teams tackles (tied for second on the team). He had 10 tackles, one sack and one interception against the Cleveland Browns. In 2003, he was named a starter at outside linebacker, while posting 150 tackles (second on the team), one sack, 4 passes defensed, 2 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. He had 11 tackles, one sack, one quarterback pressure and one interception in the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. In 2004, he totaled 131 tackles (second on the team), 2 sacks, 3 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal. In 2005, he tallied 100 tackles (third on the team) 2.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss and 4 forced fumbles (led the team). He had 15 tackles and 2 sacks against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ayodele never missed a game and was the first player in franchise history to record at least 100 tackles in four consecutive seasons. Dallas Cowboys In 2006, he signed a five-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent, to play inside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defense and help shore up their run defense. Coincidentally, as a child growing up in Irving, Ayodele was a ball boy for the Cowboys in high school. He recorded 106 tackles (second on the team), 5 tackles for loss (tied for the team lead), 2 interceptions (third on the team), 4 passes defensed, 2 fumble recoveries and 7 special teams tackles. He started in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks, making 8 tackles. In 2007, Ayodele had a chance to play on the same team with his brother Remi, while posting 14 starts, 95 tackles (fourth on the team), 4 passes defensed and 3 special teams tackles. He started in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the