Justus Tavai
American football player (born 1998)
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Justus Tavai (born June 26, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at El Camino, Hawaii and San Diego State.
PositionDefensive tackle
BornJune 26, 1998
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight295 lb (134 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 26, 1998 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 295 lb (134 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, California) |
| College | El Camino (2017) Hawaii (2018–2021) San Diego State (2022) |
| NFL draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Personal life
He is the younger brother of current Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai and defensive end J. R. Tavai.[2]
Professional career
Justus Tavai plays tighthead prop for RFC LA in Major League Rugby. [3]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | 32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 5.14 s | 1.77 s | 2.95 s | 4.77 s | 7.74 s | 28 in (0.71 m) | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | 25 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[4] | ||||||||||||
After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Tavai signed with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) on June 5, 2023.[1] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[5]
