- Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman David Olajiga has signed with TRI Sport Agency for on-field and off-field representation.
- NFLPA-certified agent Hector Ruiz will manage Olajiga's team contracts, negotiations, and commercial marketing.
- The London-born lineman currently holds an International Player Pathway practice squad spot in Baltimore after recording 1.5 sacks in the 2026 preseason.
- TRI Sport Agency adds Olajiga to a growing football client roster that includes recent signings Anthony Goodlow and Josh Williams.
Defensive lineman David Olajiga has signed an exclusive representation contract with TRI Sport Agency. NFLPA-certified contract advisor Hector Ruiz will lead Olajiga’s representation, overseeing his NFL contract negotiations, marketing endorsements, and brand partnerships.
Standing 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, Olajiga built his foundation at Central Missouri after playing at Butler Community College. During his final collegiate season, he posted 41 tackles and four sacks.
While the Edmonton Elks selected him 10th overall in the 2024 CFL Global Draft, the London native earned an opportunity in the NFL through the International Player Pathway (IPP) program.
Olajiga spent his 2024 rookie year on the practice squad with the Los Angeles Rams before joining the New England Patriots in 2025. In October 2025, the Baltimore Ravens signed him to their practice unit.
Baltimore retained him on a reserve/future deal in January 2026. Olajiga carried that momentum into August 2026, recording 1.5 sacks during the preseason, capped by a takedown against Washington, before securing Baltimore’s designated IPP practice squad roster spot for the 2026–27 campaign.
Before joining TRI Sport Agency, Olajiga operated without major agency backing. Bringing on Ruiz provides him with targeted advocacy as he aims for promotion to Baltimore’s active 53-man game-day roster.
The signing highlights a productive 2026 for TRI Sport Agency. The boutique firm bolstered its defensive line earlier this year by adding Anthony Goodlow, then expanded its offensive stable with running back Josh Williams.
Takeaways
Navigating the NFL’s International Player Pathway requires strategic guidance, particularly when transitioning from an exempt practice squad position to a permanent spot on the active 53-man roster.
By partnering with Hector Ruiz, Olajiga gains an established contract advisor who understands the unique roster mechanics of international designations.
For TRI Sport Agency, signing an ascending defensive talent currently embedded in the Ravens’ defensive system strengthens the agency’s footprint across pro football front offices.
Can Hector Ruiz and TRI Sport Agency help Olajiga earn an in-season promotion to the Ravens’ active roster? Will Olajiga’s British roots create cross-border marketing opportunities for TRI Sport Agency during future NFL international games?
