Olayiwola Kendae "Kenny" Onatolu is a former American football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League and National Football League.
Education
Kenny earned Division II All-America honors as a junior and senior by sportsreport.com, and recorded 324 career total tackles in his collegiate career, 5th in school history. He was named All-North Central Conference after each of his 4 seasons (2nd team his sophomore year), and captured team’s Outstanding LB award in 2005 and Defensive Most Valuable Player award in 2006. Kenny was also a member of the Super 6 comedy team
Career
He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Nebraska-Omaha. Onatolu also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers.
Edmonton Eskimos He was invited to training camp and eventually made the team
During his rookie season in the Canadian Football League, Onatolu recorded eight tackles and a sack. The following season in 2008, he recorded 59 tackles, three sacks and two fumble recoveries.
Minnesota Vikings Onatolu was signed to a future contract by the Minnesota Vikings on December 31, 2008. He made the team as a backup linebacker and was one of the leaders on special teams for the Vikings.
Carolina Panthers Onatolu was signed to a three-year contract by the Carolina Panthers on March 16, 2012.
After playing in just four games in the 2012 season, Onatolu was released by the Panthers on April 16, 2013.
Membership
Kenny was also a member of the Super 6 comedy team