Kili Lefotu Explained

Kili Lefotu
Number:66, 67
Position:Guard
Birth Date:23 November 1983
Birth Place:Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:315
High School:Arlington (Riverside, California)
College:Arizona
Draftyear:2006
Draftround:7
Draftpick:230
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Kiliona Lefotu (born November 23, 1983) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Arizona. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Early life and college career

Born in Honolulu to Samoan American parents, Lefotu attended Arlington High School in Riverside, California.[1] [2] At the University of Arizona, Lefotu played for four years at offensive line on the Arizona Wildcats football team, starting at right guard from 2003 to 2005.

Professional career

The Washington Redskins selected Lefotu in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft with the 230th overall pick.[3] During his rookie preseason, Lefotu was hospitalized after being found unconscious in his hotel room in the evening of August 9, 2006.[4] Following the preseason, the Redskins released Lefotu.

In January 2007, the Redskins re-signed Lefotu and allocated him to the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa. Lefotu started 10 games in what would be the final season of NFL Europa.[5]

Following an arrest for assault and destruction of property, Lefotu was cut by the Redskins in October 2007.[6] He never played any regular season games in the NFL.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kili Lefotu . dead . Washington Redskins . https://web.archive.org/web/20070903041923/http://www.redskins.com:80/team/profile.jsp?id=6792 . September 3, 2007 . October 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: August 3, 2005 . Kili Lefotu . University of Arizona . October 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: 2006 NFL Draft Listing . May 10, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. News: Bryant . Howard . August 11, 2006 . Lefotu Remains Hospitalized, Is 'Doing Much Better'? . live . The Washington Post . October 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121102065541/https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/10/AR2006081001588.html . November 2, 2012.
  5. Web site: Kili Lefotu . Pro Football Archives . October 21, 2020.
  6. News: Tenorio . Paul . October 16, 2007 . Lefotu Is Arraigned, Then Cut . live . The Washington Post . https://web.archive.org/web/20151114030510/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101600930.html . November 14, 2015 . October 21, 2020.