Siupeli Malamala
Tongan gridiron football player (born 1969)
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Siupeli Malamala (born January 15, 1969) is a Tongan-born former professional football offensive lineman. He played offensive tackle and offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets from 1992 to 1999. He was drafted by the Jets in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft with the 68th overall pick.[2] He played in 62 games throughout his professional career.
Tofoa, Tonga
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| Positions | Offensive tackle, guard | ||||||||
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| Born | January 15, 1969 Tofoa, Tonga | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Kalaheo (Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.) | ||||||||
| College | Washington | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1992: 3rd round, 68th overall pick | ||||||||
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High school and college career
Malamala lived in Tonga until the age of 14, when he moved to Hawaii.[3] He attended Kalaheo High School in Kailua, O'ahu before matriculating at the University of Washington.[3] Holds high school record for shot put in 1987 at 50' 7.75" and discus at 162' 9'.
Post-NFL career
He now coaches offensive and defensive line at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[4]
