Olive Sagapolu

Olive Sagapolu (born February 16, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

Olive Sagapolu
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Sagapolu with the Packers in 2019
No. 94 – Pittsburgh Maulers
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-16) February 16, 1997
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:331 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Mater Dei
(Santa Ana, California)
College:Wisconsin
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

On July 26, 2019, Sagapolu signed with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was waived on August 31.[2]

Detroit Lions

On December 17, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[3] On December 30, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to a reserve/future contract.[4] On August 27, 2020, Sagapolu was waived by the Lions.[5] He was re-signed four days later but waived again on September 5.[6][7]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 17, 2021, Sagapolu was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[8] On August 24, the Falcons released Sagapolu.[9]

Pittsburgh Maulers

Sagapolu was selected in the 24th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Maulers[10]

Personal life

Olive's uncle Domata Peko played in the NFL and went to Michigan State. Olive's other uncle Tupe Peko played in the NFL as well as the Arena Football League. Olive enjoys swimming in the ocean, playing the ukulele and singing.[11] He is engaged to fiancée Carly Pierce, whom he met during his senior year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

References
  1. "Packers sign running back, defensive lineman". Packers.com. July 26, 2019.
  2. "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  3. "Lions sign free agents LB Christian Sam & DT Olive Sagapolu to practice squad". DetroitLions.com. December 17, 2019.
  4. "Lions report 11 Reserve/Future signings". DetroitLions.com. December 30, 2019.
  5. "Lions sign DT Kevin Wilkins, waive Olive Sagapolu". usatoday.com. August 27, 2020.
  6. "Lions sign free agent DT Olive Sagapolu". DetroitLions.com. November 20, 2019.
  7. "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. December 17, 2019.
  8. "Falcons sign defensive linemen Eli Ankou and Olive Sagapolu". Atlantafalcons.com. May 17, 2021.
  9. "Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 24, 2021.
  10. Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News.
  11. "'Olive Sagapolu'". University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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