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Tommy Togiai
American football player (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tommy Togiai (TONG-EE-eye; born September 19, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Early life
Togiai attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho.[1][2][3] As a senior, he was the Idaho Gatorade Football Player of the Year after recording 93 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception.[4][5] Togiai played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[6] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[7]
College career
As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2018, Togiai played in 12 games and had 10 tackles. As a sophomore he had 16 tackles in 14 games.[8] As a junior he had 23 tackles and three sacks.[9][10] He was forced to miss the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship due to COVID-19 protocols.[11]
Professional career
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Cleveland Browns (first stint)
Togiai was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round with the 132nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.[15] On May 21, 2021, Togiai signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland.[16]
Togiai was released by the Browns on August 29, 2023.[17]
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Togiai to their practice squad on August 31, 2023.[18] He was released on September 4, 2023.[19]
Cleveland Browns (second stint)
The Browns signed Togiai back to their practice squad on September 12, 2023.[20]
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons signed Togiai to their active roster on December 20, 2023.[21]
Togiai was released by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts on August 27.[22]
Houston Texans
On September 17, 2024, Togiai signed with the Houston Texans practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster on November 27.[24]
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