Jesse Mahelona
American football player (1983–2009)
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Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona (April 7, 1983 – September 5, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.[1]
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Kealakekua, Hawaii, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | April 7, 1983 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | September 5, 2009 (aged 26) Kealakekua, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 311 lb (141 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Kealakehe (HI) | ||||||
| College | Tennessee | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2006: 5th round, 169th overall pick | ||||||
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In addition, Mahelona was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
College career
Mahelona attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He contributed in the 2004 and 2005 seasons as a junior college transfer from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.[2]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m) | 311 lb (141 kg) | 31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) | 9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) | 5.37 s | 4.84 s | 7.63 s | 27.0 in (0.69 m) | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) | 27 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4] | ||||||||||||
Tennessee Titans
He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.[5] He played ten games for the Titans in the 2006 season, and was released on September 11, 2007.[1][6]
Miami Dolphins
On October 24, 2007, Mahelona was waived by the Miami Dolphins.[7]
Atlanta Falcons
Mahelona was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve.[8] He was cut on December 29, 2007.[9]
Jacksonville Jaguars
Mahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008,[1] after defensive tackle Tywain Myles was waived. He was cut August 30.[10] He did not make the opening day roster.