PROFILER- Meet Jay Ajayi

Jay Ajayi

Oluwadamilola Jonathan Ajayi (born June 15, 1993) is a British American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Ajayi was born in London, England, on June 15, 1993, to Nigerian parents and moved to Maryland in the United States when he was seven years old in 2000.He eventually moved to Texas, where he attended Frisco Liberty High School. As a senior on the football team, he rushed for 2,240 yards and had 35 touchdowns.He also earned one varsity letter in track & field as a member of the 4x400-meter (3:21.75), 4 × 200 m (1:29.44), and 4 × 100 m (42.86) district championship teams.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was ranked as the 41st best running back prospect of his class.

Ajayi took part in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign in the 2016 season. The campaign allowed players to wear custom cleats supporting their favorite charities. His cause was "Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia".He is a lifelong fan of Arsenal F.C. in the English Premier League,