NFL CAREER – Ayodele appeared in six games last season while splitting time between the Saints' practice squad and active roster. The veteran defensive tackle first made an NFL roster in 2007, appearing in seven games for the Dallas Cowboys, but his career and work ethic are lessons in determination. He originally signed with New England as an undrafted free agent, and has also had stints with Baltimore, the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe and Atlanta before arriving in New Orleans. His NFL totals include 12 tackles and a forced fumble in 13 games.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to active roster, 12/20/08; Signed to Saints practice squad, 11/14/08; Waived by Saints, 11/12/08; Signed by Saints to active roster, 10/4/08; Signed by Saints to practice squad, 9/3/08; Waived by Dallas Cowboys, 8/31/08; Signed to practice squad by Dallas Cowboys, 12/14/07; Waived by Dallas, 12/11/07; Signed by Dallas, 9/11/07; Waived by Atlanta Falcons, 9/7/07; Acquired by Atlanta off of waivers from Dallas, 9/3/07; Allocated to Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe by Dallas, 2/12/07; Signed by Dallas, 2/9/07; Signed to practice squad by Baltimore Ravens, 12/5/06; Waived by Dallas from practice squad, 11/27/06; Signed by Dallas to practice squad, 11/7/06; Waived by Baltimore Ravens, 9/2/06; Signed by Baltimore, 7/28/06; Waived by New England Patriots, 6/16/06; Signed by New England as an undrafted free agent, 5/8/06.

2008 – Appeared in six games as a reserve lineman and recorded seven tackles (two solo)…After starting season on the practice squad, was signed to active roster, Oct. 4 and made Saints debut vs. Minnesota, Oct. 6…Waived and re-signed to practice squad twice during November, before promoted to active roster for the final two contests. 2007 – Spent most of season on Cowboys active roster, appearing in seven games, before spending final four weeks on the practice squad. Recorded five tackles and forced a fumble. 2006 – Originally signed as a free agent by New England and went to training camp with Baltimore…Spent time on both the Ravens and Cowboys practice squads.

COLLEGE – Played a key role as a member of Oklahoma's defensive tackle rotation from 2004-05 after transferring from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M…As a senior, started six games and finished the year with 11 tackles, six tackles for a loss, one sack and one fumble recovery…Majored in sociology.

PERSONAL – Full name: Remilekun Ayodele…Born in Grand Prairie, Texas…Played at South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas) HS…Has a brother, Akin, who is a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and played collegiately at Purdue.