Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Jersey Number 34
David Obadein
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 195
- Hometown:
- Plainfield, Ill.
- High School:
- Plainfield
2025 (FRESHMAN)
- Played in all 12 games as a freshman
- Recorded 13 tackles, three solo, and one interception
- Had a pick-six in first collegiate game on Aug. 30 against Thomas More, returning an interception for a five-yard score
- Tallied a season-high six tackles on Oct. 4 against Indiana State
- Played a key role on special teams
HIGH SCHOOL
Did not allow a touchdown his senior year in 2024 and earned IHSFCA Class 8A All-State honorable mention and All-Conference honors …Helped lead his team to the SPC East Conference championship, a 7-3 record and playoff appearance as a senior … As a track athlete, was a three-time state qualifier who finished second all-time in the indoor 200m and 4x200 … A National Honor Society member … Son of Abayomi and Damilola Ogaden … Born April 14, 2007 in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament Championship vs #1 UIC (Audio Only)
Monday, May 25
Saluki Baseball Radio Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #2 Indiana State Elimination Game (Audio Only)
Sunday, May 24
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #3 Murray State Elimination Game (Auido Only)
Sunday, May 24
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #5 UE Elimination Game (Audio Only)
Friday, May 22