Five Tongan rookies signed in NFL [1]
Monday, May 14, 2018 - 19:18. Updated on Friday, May 18, 2018 - 12:40.
Over three hundred undrafted rookie free agents were signed with NFL teams following last month’s NFL Drafts. Among the enlisted are at least five players of Tongan descent.
The lucky five are:
Lowell Lotulelei (23) of South Jordan, Utah – signed with the Denver Broncos. Lowell was a defensive tackle for the University of Utah. He is the younger brother of Tongan born defensive tackle Star Lotulelei of the Carolina Panthers.
Andrew Motuapuaka (22) of Virgina Beach, Virginia – signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Andrew was a line backer for Virginia Tech where he holds the school record for scoring the fastest touchdown into game (8 seconds). He was born in New Zealand and attended Wesley College in Auckland.
Filipo Mokofisi (23) of Wood Cross, Utah – signed with the Green Bay Packers. Filipo was a defensive tackle for the University of Utah and played alongside Lowell Lotuelelei.
Tomasi Laulile (22) of Thousand Oaks, California – signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Tomasi was a defensive end for Brigham Young University.
Salesi Uhatafe (22) of Euless, Texas – signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Salesi was an offensive guard for the University of Utah.