Talanoa Hufanga

American football safety, San Francisco 49ers

Talanoa Hufanga - American football safety, San Francisco 49ers
Born

February 1st, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Southern California. Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team's defense with notable performances in his rookie season, showcasing skills in tackling and pass coverage.

Selected in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers

Recorded significant tackles in his rookie season

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