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Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
Tua Tagovailoa is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, where he was a two-time All-American and won the Heisman Trophy in 2019. Tagovailoa is known for his quick release and accurate passing, which has earned him the nickname "Tua Time."
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tua Tagovailoa is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 2, 1998, Tua Tagovailoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads Saint Louis High School to State Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tagovailoa leads Saint Louis High School to the state championship with a 40-18 victory over Kamehameha.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commits to University of Alabama</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tagovailoa commits to play college football at the University of Alabama.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts for Alabama Crimson Tide</div><div class='timeline-text'>As a freshman, Tagovailoa becomes the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins National Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tagovailoa leads the Crimson Tide to a win in the national championship game, throwing two touchdowns in overtime.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Declares for NFL Draft</div><div class='timeline-text'>After an injury-shortened senior season, Tagovailoa declares for the NFL Draft.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Selected 5th Overall in NFL Draft</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tagovailoa is selected fifth overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Leader</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tua Tagovailoa is a great leader on and off the field. He leads by example and has a strong work ethic. His leadership qualities have been praised by coaches and teammates alike.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Exciting Player to Watch</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tua Tagovailoa is an exciting player to watch. His quick decisions, accuracy, and athleticism make him fun to watch. He also has the ability to make something out of nothing when his team needs a big play.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Gives Back to the Community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tua Tagovailoa is very active in giving back to the community. He has visited hospitals, participated in charitable events, and donated money for those in need. He is a role model for others who want to give back to their communities.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started His College Football Career in</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tua Tagovailoa started his college football career in 2017, when he was a freshman at the University of Alabama.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Freshman to Start in a National Championship Game</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2018, Tua Tagovailoa became the first freshman to start in a National Championship game, leading the Crimson Tide to their 17th title.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won the Heisman Trophy Finalist Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2019, Tua Tagovailoa was a Heisman Trophy Finalist and won the Maxwell Award for best collegiate player of the year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Selected as the 5th Overall Pick in 2020 NFL Draft</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2020, Tua Tagovailoa was selected as the 5th overall pick in the NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holds Multiple NCAA Records</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tua Tagovailoa holds multiple NCAA records, including highest career passing efficiency rating (199.4) and most passing touchdowns by a freshman (36).</p></div></div>
Tua Tagovailoa is an American professional football player who was born on March 2, 1998 and is currently 25 years old. He is best known for his remarkable collegiate football career with the University of Alabama and for being the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
