Olive Sagapolu Explained

Olive Sagapolu
Current Team:Houston Roughnecks
Number:99
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:16 February 1997
Birth Place:Pago Pago, American Samoa
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:331
High School:Mater Dei
(Santa Ana, California)
College:Wisconsin (2015–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:SagaOl01

Olive Sagapolu (born February 16, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

On July 26, 2019, Sagapolu signed with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was waived on August 31.[2]

Detroit Lions

On December 17, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[3] On December 30, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to a reserve/future contract.[4] On August 27, 2020, Sagapolu was waived by the Lions.[5] He was re-signed four days later but waived again on September 5.[6] [7]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 17, 2021, Sagapolu was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[8] On August 24, the Falcons released Sagapolu.[9]

Pittsburgh Maulers

Sagapolu was selected in the 24th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Pittsburgh Maulers[10] He was released from his contract on August 14, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[11]

Philadelphia Eagles

Sagapolu signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on August 14, 2023.[12] He was released on August 29, 2023.[13]

New Jersey Generals

On October 31, 2023, Sagapolu signed with the New Jersey Generals.[14] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[15]

Houston Roughnecks

On January 5, 2024, Sagapolu was selected by the Houston Roughnecks during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[16] He was placed on injured reserve on April 15, 2024.[17] He was re-signed by the team on August 15, 2024.[18]

Personal life

Sagapolu's uncle Domata Peko played in the NFL and went to Michigan State. Another uncle Tupe Peko played in the NFL and Arena Football League. Sagapolu enjoys swimming in the ocean, playing the ukulele and singing.[19]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: July 26, 2019 . Packers sign running back, defensive lineman . Packers.com.
  2. Web site: August 31, 2019 . Packers announce roster moves . September 30, 2020 . Packers.com.
  3. Web site: December 17, 2019 . Lions sign free agents LB Christian Sam & DT Olive Sagapolu to practice squad . DetroitLions.com.
  4. Web site: December 30, 2019 . Lions report 11 Reserve/Future signings . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200407144824/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-report-11-reserve-future-signings . April 7, 2020 . April 18, 2022 . DetroitLions.com.
  5. Web site: August 27, 2020 . Lions sign DT Kevin Wilkins, waive Olive Sagapolu . usatoday.com.
  6. Web site: November 20, 2019 . Lions sign free agent DT Olive Sagapolu . DetroitLions.com.
  7. Web site: December 17, 2019 . Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com.
  8. Web site: May 17, 2021 . Falcons sign defensive linemen Eli Ankou and Olive Sagapolu . Atlantafalcons.com.
  9. Web site: August 24, 2021 . Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  10. Web site: Camenker, Jacob . February 23, 2022 . USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league . Sporting News.
  11. 1691106380596588545 . USFLMaulers . Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team . August 14, 2023 . August 14, 2023.
  12. News: Boyle . Owen . August 14, 2023 . Eagles sign Olive Sagapolu, place Shaun Bradley on Injured Reserve . August 14, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  13. Web site: Spadaro, Dave . McPherson, Chris . August 29, 2023 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  14. Web site: Larsen . James . November 1, 2023 . New Jersey Generals Sign Olive Sagapolu & Micah Vanterpool . November 1, 2023 . Pro Football Newsroom . en-US.
  15. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  16. 1743406740471742645 . JamesLarsenPFN . BREAKING: The Houston Roughnecks (of the #USFL Division) selected Reuben Foster & Olive Sagapolu in the Dispersal Draft today, per source. . James . Larsen . January 5, 2024 . January 5, 2024.
  17. 1780052378521080008 . UFL_PR . The United Football League has announced the following transactions: . April 15, 2024 . April 15, 2024.
  18. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1824204421078847859 . August 15, 2024 . August 16, 2024.
  19. News: 'Olive Sagapolu' . University of Wisconsin-Madison.