Tua Tagovailoa Parents

Last Modified Sep 15, 2024 18:31 GMT
Tua Tagovailoa with his family

Tua Tagovailoa is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. The 2023 passing yards leader began his professional journey with the Dolphins after being drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft as the fifth overall pick. Born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Tagovailoa established himself as a magnificent quarterback long before entering the National Football League. He started his football journey at Saint Louis School in Honolulu and subsequently played college football at the University of Alabama. During his college years, he bagged numerous achievements and accolades including the Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award.

Furthermore, he was named the Sporting News College Football Player of the Year in 2018. In the same year, he was the Offensive MVP of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship. Additionally, he was also named the Polynesian Football Player of the Year consecutively in 2018 and 2019. In 2020, Tagovailoa graduated with a degree in Communication Studies. In 2021, he was named the primary starter for the Dolphins after alternating between backup and starter roles throughout his rookie season. Starting from the 2022 season till the end of the 2023 season, he threw for 54 passing touchdowns.

Tua Tagovailoa Parents

Tagovailoa was born in the Samoan Family to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa on 2 March 1998. Both hails from Hawaii and share Samoan ethnicity. They have four children together named Tua, Taulia, Taylor and Taysia Tagovailoa. The Dolphins' QB is the eldest among all his siblings.

Who is Tua Tagovailoa’s father?

Galu Tagovailoa is the father of Tagovailoa. He is the owner, CEO, and coach of Raising Champions LLC according to Pro Football Network. Despite Tua Tagovailoa being naturally right-handed, his father, Galu trained him to throw the ball with his left hand (via Pro Football Network). As a result, Tagovailoa is the only left-handed starting quarterback in the NFL as of 2024.

What Nationality are Tua Tagovailoa’s parents?

Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, both are natives of Hawaii and hold American nationality. Born and brought up in Hawaii U.S., the Dolphins starting quarterback himself also holds American Nationality.

Who are Tua Tagovailoa Siblings?

Tua has two sisters and one brother. His sisters are Taylor and Taysia while his brother's name is Taulia. Taulia, who is a quarterback himself, signed with Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in June 2024 after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. Taulia played for the Maryland Terrapins in college and during his 4-year tenure with them, he passed for more than 11,000 yards.

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FAQs

A. Tua Tagovailoa is 6 feet 1 inch or 1.85 meters tall and weighs around 227 lb or 103 kg.

A. Yes, Tua Tagovailoa is married to Annah Gore. They got married in 2022.

A. Tua Tagovailoa attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu.

A. No, Tua Tagovailoa did not win the Heisman Trophy. He finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting after Kyler Murrey in 2018.

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