Jonah Tavai

Jonah Tavai is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State

Jonah Tavai
No. 66 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2000-12-13) December 13, 2000
Inglewood, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:Mira Costa High School
College:San Diego State (2019-2023)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Tavai grew up in Manhattan Beach, California and attended Mira Costa High School. He committed to San Diego State to play football on February 6, 2019.[1]

College career

In his collegiate career he totaled 148 tackles, 37 going for a loss of yardage, 25 sacks, a pass deflection, and one forced fumble.[2] His best collegiate year occurred during the 2022 season where he put up, 59 tackles, 14 going for loss, and 10.5 sacks. For his proformence he was named to the first team all-mountain west.[3][4]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Tavai was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.[5]

References
  1. "Jonah Tavai, San Diego State, Defensive Line". 247Sports. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  2. "Jonah Tavai". Sports Reference. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  3. "2022 San Diego State Aztecs Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  4. "Mountain West Announces 2022 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors". The Mountain West. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  5. "Seahawks Sign 25 Undrafted Free Agents, Six 2023 Draft Picks". Seahawks.com. May 12, 2023.
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