Tommy Togiai
| No. 62 – Atlanta Falcons | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 19, 1999 Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Highland (Pocatello, Idaho) | ||||||||
| College: | Ohio State (2018–2020) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 132 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||
Tommy Togiai (TONG-EE-eye; born September 19, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.
Early years[edit]
Togiai attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho.[1] As a senior, he was the Idaho Gatorade Football Player of the Year after recording 93 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception.[2][3] Togiai played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[4] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[5]
College career[edit]
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.[6] As a junior he had 23 tackles and three sacks.[7][8] He was forced to miss the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship due to COVID-19 protocols.[9]
Professional career[edit]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.87 m) |
296 lb (134 kg) |
31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) |
8+7⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.98 s | 1.78 s | 2.90 s | 4.51 s | 7.21 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) |
40 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[10][11][12] | ||||||||||||
Cleveland Browns[edit]
Togiai was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 132nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.[13] On May 21, 2021, Togiai signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland.[14]
Togiai was released by the Browns on August 29, 2023.[15]
Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Togiai to their practice squad on August 31, 2023.[16] He was released on September 4, 2023.[17]
Cleveland Browns (second stint)[edit]
The Browns signed Togiai back to their practice squad on September 12, 2023.[18]
Atlanta Falcons[edit]
The Atlanta Falcons signed Togiai to their active roster on December 20, 2023. [19]
References[edit]
- ^ Guise, Michael (August 24, 2017). "How Highland's Tommy Togiai become one of the most sought after football recruits". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "HS football: Highland's Togiai tabbed Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year". Idaho State Journal. December 11, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Guise, Michael (January 5, 2018). "2017 All-Area Athlete of the Year: Highland's Tommy Togiai — Football". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Cam (October 19, 2017). "Four-star DT Tommy Togiai excited to be a U.S. Army All-American as he decides between Ohio State, Washington". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Landis, Bill (December 13, 2017). "4-star DT Tommy Togiai commits to Ohio State". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Baird, Nathan (October 9, 2020). "Ohio State football's Tommy Togiai is known as a big man, now wants to be a big-play maker". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Lycklama, Michael (January 8, 2021). "This Idaho native will play for a national football title. Here's how he got there". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Walker, Rod (December 30, 2020). "Ohio State DT Tommy Togiai, first Buckeye from Idaho, attended same high school as Taysom Hill". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Salvador, Joseph (January 11, 2021). "Ohio State Without Multiple Starters for Title Game Due to COVID-19". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Tommy Togiai Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Tommy Togiai College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Tommy Togiai 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Gribble, Andrew (May 1, 2021). "4th Round: Browns select Ohio State DT Tommy Togiai with No. 132 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Links, Zachary (May 21, 2021). "Browns Sign DT Tommy Togiai". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Kinnan, Cory (August 29, 2023). "DT Tommy Togiai off the roster after two down years". Browns Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign One and Release One on the Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. September 4, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Russo, Kelsey (September 12, 2023). "Browns place RT Jack Conklin on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Falcons sign third-year defensive lineman to 53-man roster". www.atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.