Like the expression "Third Time's a Charm," Kenneth Olugbode of Bellarmine will be a difference-maker for the Bells in the WCAL next season. Olugbode is the third of three brothers to have played consecutively for the San Jose school in the past decade.
He follows older brothers, Kyle and Kristoffer Olugbode. Kyle was a defensive back and running back at Bellarmine who graduated in 2010 and is now at Stanford. Kristoffer, who also starred at running back graduates this summer and is still in the college decision-making process.
Like his older brothers, Kenneth possesses great athleticism and is officially listed at the athlete position. At 6-foot and 180 pounds, Olugbode earned underclassman wide receiver MVP at the Schuman National Underclassman Camp held in Hayward, CA.
As of now, he believes that his athleticism will allow him to play outside linebacker, quarterback, running back, or wide receiver at the next level. But that will also depend on what he plays on the field for Bellarmine during the next two years. He plans on visiting some colleges and attending some camps during the summer. The first of which will be the New Level Athletics 7 on 7 in Las Vegas in March 2011.
Olugbode is a downhill runner with speed and strength. He models his game after his older brothers as he has been playing football for seven years now. In addition, he plays the wing position on the basketball team but would like to play football at the next level.
Brother Kristoffer says, "In both football and basketball, Kenneth is different from me in his position as he plays wing while I play point, and as he plays primarily wide receiver while I play running back. He is more of a defensive minded player like Kyle. Kenneth is hard working on and off the field and should be a key part of the team's success next year."
Kenneth is an exciting combination of his two older brothers as both are exceptional athletes as well. He has the height of the oldest brother Kyle, while he has the strength and muscularity of the middle brother Kris. He competes with the same determination and reliability that both of his older brothers have displayed at Bellarmine.
Kenneth has the size and athleticism to compete at a high level, but what sets him apart is his knowledge of the game after following his older brothers to understand what it takes to be successful. That understanding can be seen as he takes proper angles on the field and he is patient. He is always on top of his football assignments and he knows what to do to win. As he continues to grow and develop physically and mentally and continues to work in the classroom and on the field, Kenneth could be a special player.
As a result, these qualities translate directly to the youngest Olugbode's football game. Olugbode is a natural at linebacker with the size and mobility to play inside or out, and when necessary can drop into deeper pass coverage. On offense, his skills allow him to play wide receiver or tight end. He has also demonstrated the ability to play all positions in the backfield - quarterback, running back, or full back.
For Bellarmine, having just one Olugbode on the football field has definitely been fruitful. But to have a third Olugbode who may have the highest ceiling of the three brothers that may really be hitting the proverbial jackpot. Watch for Kenneth in San Jose this upcoming season as this third Olugbode football brother may truly be a charm for the Bells.
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