Tua Tagovailoa

Professional football quarterback, NFL star

Tua Tagovailoa - Professional football quarterback, NFL star
Born

March 2nd, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1998, this individual is a professional football quarterback. Played college football at the University of Alabama, where significant achievements included winning the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2017. Drafted by the Miami Dolphins as the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, continued to build a professional career in the NFL. Gained recognition for leadership on the field and offensive skills.

Winning the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2017

Drafted fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2020

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