Where is Jonah Savaiinaea from?

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Jonah Savaiinaea is a college football player who played as an offensive lineman for the Arizona Wildcats in 2024. Born on January 13, 2004, in Tafuna, American Samoa, he grew up in Hawaii and attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu. Jonah Savaiinaea began his college football career at Arizona in 2022 and made an immediate impact by starting all 12 games as a freshman at right guard. He earned a spot on the FWAA Freshman All-American team and an honorable mention in the All-Pac-12 Conference, as per his college roster. In the 2024 season, he earned recognitions such as, Big 12 Fall Academic Honor Roll and the All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Savaiinaea led the team with a grade of 75.9 from PFF, made 738 snaps, allowed four sacks, two quarterback hits, and 10 hurries. He was also ranked as the fourth player on the team with the highest pass-blocking grade of 82.7 and second on the team with a run-blocking grade of 64.2.

In 2023, he shifted to right tackle. Once again, he started every game and was recognized with another All-Pac-12 honorable mention. He declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jonah Savaiinaea Hometown

Jonah Savaiinaea's hometown is Tafuna, American Samoa, as per his college roster. Jonah moved from American Samoa to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he attended Saint Louis School. After school, he attended the University of Arizona in 2022, playing for the Wildcats.

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Where was Jonah Savaiinaea born?

Jonah Savaiinaea's birthplace is Tafuna, American Samoa, and he grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended Saint Louis School, where he was a three-star recruit, ranking as the No. 3 recruit in his class from Hawaii according to 247Sports. Jonah played in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl and earned all-state recognition in his senior year, all while maintaining a spot on the Honor Roll, as per reports.

Jonah Savaiinaea Nationality

Jonah Savaiinaea is an American National.

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FAQs on Jonah Savaiinaea

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A. Jonah Savaiinaea played the 2024 season as a junior. 

A. Jonah Savaiinaea is from Tafuna, American Samoa.

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