Taniela Tupou (American football)
| No. -- Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive tackle / fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | December 13, 1992 |
| Place of birth: | Marysville, Washington |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 284 lb (129 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Archbishop Murphy |
| College: | Washington |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
| Career history | |
Taniela Tupou is an American football defensive tackle and fullback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Washington.
Early years
Tupou attended Archbishop Murphy high school in Everett, Washington where he played football as a strongside defensive end and as a tight end.[1] Tupou graduated from Archbishop Murphy in 2011.[2]
College career
Washington Huskies
Tupou verbally committed to the University of Washington on April 8, 2010.[2] Tupou redshirted his first year on campus before playing the next four seasons. In his five years at Washington Tupou appeared in 46 games for the Huskies as a defensive tackle and recorded 59 tackles.[1]
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
On May 9, 2016, Seattle Seahawks signed Tupou as a fullback / defensive tackle after participating in their rookie mini-camp.[3][4]
On September 13, 2016, Tupou was released by the Seahawks.[5]
References
- 1 2 "90 - Taniela Tupou". Washington Athletics. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 "Taniela Tupou". 247.com. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Condotta, Bob (May 9, 2016). "Seahawks sign 5, including FB Taniela Tupou, and release 5 others, including CB Mohammed Seisay". SeattleTimes.com. Seattle Times. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Bell, Gregg (May 9, 2016). "Seahawks sign ex-UW DL Taniela Tupou as 284-pound FB, waive Mohammed Seisay, have special role for Brandon Browner". TheNewsTribune.com. The News Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign Fullback Will Tukuafu And Cornerback Neiko Thorpe". Seahawks.com.