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Justus Tavai
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-26) June 26, 1998 (age 26)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Mira Costa
(Manhattan Beach, California)
College:El Camino (2017)
Hawaii (2018–2021)
San Diego State (2022)
Position:Defensive tackle
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justus Tavai (born June 26, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at El Camino, Hawaii and San Diego State.

Personal life

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He is the younger brother of current Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai and defensive end J. R. Tavai.[2]

Professional career

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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 in
(1.85 m)
285 lb
(129 kg)
32+12 in
(0.83 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
5.14 s 1.77 s 2.95 s 4.77 s 7.74 s 28 in
(0.71 m)
8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
25 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Tavai signed with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) on June 5, 2023.[1] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Leger, Justin (May 18, 2023). "Report: Patriots signing UDFA Justus Tavai to 90-man roster". RSN.
  2. ^ Kyed, Doug (May 18, 2023). "Patriots sign familiar name to fill out 90-man roster". A to Z Sports.
  3. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Justus Tavai College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Patriots Release 11 Players". Patriots.com. August 27, 2023.
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