Van Tuinei
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PositionDefensive end
BornFebruary 16, 1971
Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, California
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight290 lb (132 kg)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | February 16, 1971 Garden Grove, California | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Westminster (CA) | ||||||||
| College | Arizona | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1997: undrafted | ||||||||
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Vaega Van Tuinei (born February 16, 1971, in Garden Grove, California) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL).[2][3]
Tuinei attended Westminster High School in Westminster, California and played collegiate football at the University of Arizona.[2]
Tuinei signed with the San Diego Chargers in 1997 as an undrafted free agent. His four-year career also included stints with the Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Bears.[2][4]
His son, Lavasier Tuinei, played in the Canadian Football League.[5]
