Tua Tagovailoa is an American Football player who plays as a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. He was born in ‘Ewa Beach, Hawaii on March 2, 1998. The former fifth overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft started nine games in his rookie season having a 6-3 record, while also throwing for 1,814 yards. He had a breakout year in 2022, under new head coach Mike McDaniel as he went on to pass for more than 3,500 yards along with 25 touchdowns to just 8 interceptions. However, 2023 was the season where everything came together for Hawaii native as he put up career-high numbers across the board by completing 69.3% of his passes while leading the league with 4,264 yards. The Dolphins finished the season with 11-6 record and reached the postseason for second consecutive time in Tua-McDaniel era.
Tagovailoa grew up in Honolulu attending the St. Louis School. He participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was the MVP at Nike’s “The Opening” in 2016, as per the University of Alabama. Tagovailoa committed to the University of Alabama playing for the Crimson Tide in 2017. He went on to win the Polynesian Footballer of the Year twice (2018, 2019). His 2018 season was a breakout year as he won several honours including the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award and CFP National Championship Game Offensive MVP as well.
Name | Tuanigamanuolepola Donny "Tua" Tagovailoa |
Net Worth | Approx. $30 million |
Age | 26 years (Born 2 March 1998) |
Residence | Hometown- ‘Ewa Beach, Hawaii, U. S |
Marital Status | Married |
Partner | Annah Gore |
Source of Wealth | NFL Player, Endorsement deals |
Annual Average Salary | $53 million |
Endorsements | Adidas, Bose, Wingstop, Muscle Milk, Visible, Gilette, Gatorade |
Endorsement Earnings | No information Available |
Philanthropy | Founded an organization named as Tua Foundation |
Tua Tagovailoa Net Worth
As of September 2024, Tagovailoa’s net worth is around $30 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Tua Tagovailoa Career Earnings
Tua Tagovailoa has earned $73.46 million in his career earnings as of 2024, as per Spotrac.
YEAR | Cash Total |
2020 | $20,250,979 |
2021 | $1,986,156 |
2022 | $3,362,313 |
2023 | $4,738,469 |
2024 | $43,126,890 |
Total | $73,464,807 |
Tua Tagovailoa Endorsements
Tagovailoa continues to cement himself as one of the better quarterbacks in the league. As a result, his star power and marketability also continue to increase, leading brands to come knocking at his door. The list of brands comprises Adidas, Bose, Wingstop, Muscle Milk, Visible, Gillette, Perry Willis, and Gatorade. As he continues to improve and become a more tenured, household name, his likeness and value should continue to increase for brands.
Tua Tagovailoa Charity
Tagovailoa established a foundation named the Tua Foundation. An NPO, its efforts are towards youth initiatives with special emphasis on the health and wellness of the community. Further, he also gave a $300,000 scholarship to his alma mater - Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Moreover, he has also been involved with other sports-related philanthropic ventures like Good Sports and Up2Us Sports Miami Cause. While the latter focuses on serving the youth around the area, Good Sports is driven to help provide a more professional and up-to-date physical lifestyle for youths by providing the necessary equipment.
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A. Tua Tagovailoa has an annual average salary of $53 million as of 2024.
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A. As of 2024, Tua Tagovailoa plays for the Miami Dolphins as a quarterback.