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Jacob Tuioti-Mariner
American football player (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacob Siaosiselaginato Tuioti-Mariner (born July 25, 1996) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins.
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Early life
Born in Corona, California, to a Samoan American family, Tuioti-Mariner attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.[1][2]
As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the CIF Pac-5 Division championship and the CIF state championship Open Division bowl game.
Professional career
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Atlanta Falcons
Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2018.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/future contract on December 31, 2018.[6]
On August 31, 2019, Tuioti-Mariner was waived by the Falcons and signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4, 2019.[9] As a rookie, he appeared in eight games.[10]
In Week 12 of the 2020 season against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tuioti-Mariner recovered a fumble forced by teammate Foyesade Oluokun on Derek Carr and later recorded a strip sack on Carr that he recovered himself during the 43–6 win.[11] Tuioti-Mariner was named the National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 12.[12]
Tuioti-Mariner signed a contract extension with the Falcons on March 11, 2021.[13] He was waived on November 9, 2021.[14]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On November 11, 2021, Tuioti-Mariner signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[15]
Carolina Panthers
On January 5, 2022, Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Steelers practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on August 11,[16] and released on August 16.[17]
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Personal life
Tuioti-Mariner's cousin, A. J. Epenesa, is also a professional football player.[18] His father played professional volleyball and rugby. Tuioti-Mariner has six siblings.
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