Tommy Akingbesote
Career Summary
Tommy Akingbesote played defensive tackle at Maryland before Dallas drafted him in 2025.
The Largo, Maryland, native later spent time with Carolina, Buffalo and Jacksonville.
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College Career
Akingbesote played at Maryland from 2021 through 2024.
He appeared in 44 games with 21 starts, totaling 77 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks. In 2024, he led Maryland defensive linemen with 32 tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Akingbesote in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
He was the 247th overall selection after four seasons at Maryland.
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NFL Career
Akingbesote spent time on the Carolina and Buffalo practice squads in 2025.
After spending most of the 2026 offseason with Buffalo, he signed with Jacksonville on August 23, 2026.
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30879, 00-0040022, 2003-02-25, Tommy Akingbesote, Tommy, Akingbesote
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