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American football player (born 1999)

American football player
Tommy Togiai
No. 72 – Houston Texans
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-19) September 19, 1999 (age 25)
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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:29
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tommy Togiai (TONG-EE-eye; born September 19, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years

Togiai attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho. As a senior, he was the Idaho Gatorade Football Player of the Year after recording 93 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception. Togiai played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.

College career

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. As a junior he had 23 tackles and three sacks. He was forced to miss the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship due to COVID-19 protocols.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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
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

Cleveland Browns

Togiai was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 132nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. On May 21, 2021, Togiai signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland.

Togiai was released by the Browns on August 29, 2023.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Togiai to their practice squad on August 31, 2023. He was released on September 4, 2023.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

The Browns signed Togiai back to their practice squad on September 12, 2023.

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons signed Togiai to their active roster on December 20, 2023.

Togiai was released by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts on August 27.

Houston Texans

On September 17, 2024, Togiai signed with the Houston Texans practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 27.

References

  1. 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.
  2. "HS football: Highland's Togiai tabbed Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year". Idaho State Journal. December 11, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  3. Guise, Michael (January 5, 2018). "2017 All-Area Athlete of the Year: Highland's Tommy Togiai — Football". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. Landis, Bill (December 13, 2017). "4-star DT Tommy Togiai commits to Ohio State". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Salvador, Joseph (January 11, 2021). "Ohio State Without Multiple Starters for Title Game Due to COVID-19". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  10. "Tommy Togiai Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  11. "2021 NFL Draft Scout Tommy Togiai College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  12. "Tommy Togiai 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  13. 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.
  14. Links, Zachary (May 21, 2021). "Browns Sign DT Tommy Togiai". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  15. Kinnan, Cory (August 29, 2023). "DT Tommy Togiai off the roster after two down years". Browns Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  16. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  17. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign One and Release One on the Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. September 4, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  18. Russo, Kelsey (September 12, 2023). "Browns place RT Jack Conklin on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  19. Waack, Terrin (December 20, 2023). "Falcons sign third-year defensive lineman to 53-man roster". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  20. Waack, Terrin (August 27, 2024). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  21. "Houston Texans Transactions (09-17-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  22. "Houston Texans Transactions (11-27-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. November 27, 2024.

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