Jay Ajayi Bio

Who is Jay Ajayi?

Jay Ajayi is an English-Nigerian American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Jay played college football at Boise State University. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Jay Ajayi’s Early life, childhood, and education

Jay was born on June 15, 1993, in London, England, UK. His parents are both Nigerians. He and his family moved to Maryland in the United States when he was seven years old. He eventually moved to Texas, where he attended Frisco Liberty High School. His mother’s name is Kemi Ajayi and father’s name is Ibi Ajayi. He has a brother, Solomon Ajayi.

Jay holds dual British and Nigerian nationality and is of African-American ethnicity. While he was playing football at high school, he was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. He was also ranked as the 41st best running back prospect in his class. After high school, he began playing college football as a true freshman at Boise State University in 2011.

As a junior in 2014, Ajayi became the first Boise State player to rush for 100+ yards in 10 games in a season.  He was named a first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection for the second consecutive season. He also earned third-team All-American honors by the Associated Press.

Jay Ajayi’s Career, salary, net worth

Jay began playing football professionally in 2015. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft with the 149th overall picks by the Miami Dolphins. On May 7, 2015, the Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $2.50 million rookie contract, which includes a signing bonus of $220,813.

He made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills on November 8, 2015. Ajayi took part in the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign in the 2016 season. He was named to the AFC roster for the 2017 Pro Bowl. He has an annual salary of $615,000. His net worth is unknown.

Jay Ajayi’s Rumors and Controversy

Currently, there are no desperate rumors regarding his personal and professional life. In October 2011, he was arrested for shoplifting, where he stole some sweatpants at a local Walmart and was later sentenced to five days in jail.

Jay Ajayi: Body Measurements

He has a height of 6 feet with a body weight 101kg. He has black hair color and his eye color is dark brown.

Social Media Profile

He is active on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has more than 22.7k followers on Facebook, he has around 142.7k followers on Twitter, and has more than 364k followers on Instagram.

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