Position: Defensive End College: Utah Spouse Adrianne Galeai High school: Kahuku (HI) Height 1.93 m | Weight: 283 lb (128 kg) Role American football player Name Tevita Finau Children Aila Finau | |
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Date of birth: (1986-01-13) January 13, 1986 (age 29) Education Kahuku High & Intermediate School Parents Tolu Finau, Takinima Finau Similar People Woody Johnson, Todd Bowles, Rex Ryan Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Hamilton, New Zealand | ||
Tevita finau
Tevita Tolu Finau (born January 13, 1986) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Utah.
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He has been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, and Houston Texans.
Early years
Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, to Tolu and Takinima Finau, he lived in Maui until he was eight, in Tonga from years 8 to 12, and in Hawaii until he finished high school. Finau attended three high schools in Hawaii: Lahaina High School as a freshman and sophomore, Maui High School in his junior year, and Kahuku High & Intermediate School as a senior. He helped Kahuku win the Hawaii State Championship in 2004.
College career
Finau played two seasons of junior college football for Phoenix College. Finau appeared in 21 games in his two-year career for the Utes and finished with 42 tackles.
Dallas Cowboys
Finau was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on November 14, 2012 after going undrafted and spending time in training camp with both the Arizona Cardinals & Philadelphia Eagles. Finau was release from the practice squad on November 27, 2012.
New York Jets
Finau was signed to the New York Jets practice squad on December 5, 2012. He signed a future/reserve contract on December 31, 2012. He was released on August 31, 2013. He was signed to the team's practice squad a day later. Finau was released on August 30, 2014 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
Houston Texans
Finau was signed by the Houston Texans to a reserve futures contract on December 30, 2014. He was cut on 6 September 2015.