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Players of American football who are not nationals of Tonga (citizens or permanent residents) should not be placed in this category. Pages in category "Tongan players of American football" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
Samoans began to make their mark in the NFL in the 1970s with players such as Jack "The Throwin' Samoan" Thompson and Pago Pago native Mosi Tatupu. Thompson was the first Polynesian quarterback in the NFL, [29] and Tatupu was invited to the Pro Bowl in 1986 as a special teams player. [32] Vai Sikahema was the first Tonga native in the NFL.
Vai Sikahema (born 29 August 1962) is a Tongan broadcaster and former professional American football player. He played as a running back and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He has served as a general authority seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since April 2021. [1] [2]
Khyiris Tonga (born July 7, 1996) [1] is an American professional football nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at BYU and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft .
Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui (born May 4, 1983) is a Tongan-former player of American football who was a guard for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, earning consensus All-American honors in 2005.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Giovanni Manu woke up at 4 a.m. Friday and couldn't fall back asleep. On the rookie's ride to work, he was overcome by tears of joy. Manu ...
Werner "Giovanni" Manu (born January 26, 2001) is a Tongan professional American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played Canadian football in U Sports for the UBC Thunderbirds. Manu was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Starlite Lotulelei Jr. (/ ˌ l oʊ t ʊ ˈ l ɛ l eɪ / LOH-tuu-LEL-ay; born 20 December 1989) is a Tongan former professional player of American football who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft.