In four years at Stanford University, Shittu had 78 total tackles, including a 10-tackle, two-sack game against Iowa in the Rose Bowl his senior year. In his senior year, Shittu received multiple accolades for his play, including All-Pac-12 first-team, Pac-12 All-Academic first-team, Associated Press All-Pac-12 first-team, and Phil Steele All-Pac-12 second-team. He was named the Most Outstanding Defensive Player for his play in Stanford's win in the 2016 Rose Bowl.[1]
In his junior year, Shittu was selected to the All-Academic Pac-12 first-team, and in his senior year, he was selected to the All-Academic Pac-12 second-team. During his first two years, he received honorable mention for his academics.
Shittu signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2016.[2] He was waived on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the Eagles' practice squad the next day.[3][4] After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 2, 2017.[5]
On May 2, 2017, Shittu was waived/injured by the Eagles with a knee injury and was placed on injured reserve.[6][7] Shittu won Super Bowl LII when the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33.[8]
On September 1, 2018, Shittu was waived by the Eagles.[9]
Dallas Cowboys
On September 5, 2018, Shittu was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.[10] He was released on September 18, 2018.[11] He was re-signed on November 14, 2018.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 15, 2019.[13]
On August 13, 2019, Shittu was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019.[16] He was waived from injured reserve on October 5, 2019.
