Justus Tavai | |
Position: | Defensive tackle |
Birth Date: | 26 June 1998 |
Birth Place: | Inglewood, California, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lb: | 295 |
High School: | Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, California) |
College: | El Camino (2017) Hawaii (2018–2021) San Diego State (2022) |
Undraftedyear: | 2023 |
Pastteams: | |
Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
Statlabel2: | Sacks |
Statlabel3: | Interceptions |
Pfr: | TavaJu01 |
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.
He is the younger brother of current Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai and defensive end J. R. Tavai.[2]
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. He was waived on August 27, 2023.[3]