Paul Fanaika Explained

Paul Fanaika
Number:66, 74
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:9 April 1986
Birth Place:San Mateo, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:327
High School:Millbrae (CA) Mills
College:Arizona State
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:7
Draftpick:213
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:33
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:30
Pfr:FanaPa20

Pauliasi Fanaika (born April 9, 1986) is a former American football offensive guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at Arizona State.

Fanaika was also a member of the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Early life

Fanaika attended Mills High School in Millbrae, California.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Fanaika was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft.[1] He was waived on September 5, 2009. He was re-signed to their practice squad on September 6, 2009.

Washington Redskins

Fanaika was signed off the Eagles practice squad on November 23 by the Washington Redskins. He was waived on June 14, 2010.

Cleveland Browns

Fanaika was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on June 15, 2010 but released on September 4, 2010 before the season started. One day later, he signed with the Browns' practice squad.

Seattle Seahawks

Fanaika was signed off the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on December 14, 2010 by the Seattle Seahawks.

Arizona Cardinals

Fanaika signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 24, 2013, and started all 16 games that season.

Kansas City Chiefs

Fanaika signed a $8.1 million, three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 11, 2015.[2] [3]

On April 26, 2016, the Chiefs released Fanaika.[4]

Personal life

Has a cousin Jason Fanaika went to Utah State and then transferred to Utah. He played one season with the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL before retiring.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-13 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: KCChiefs.com. Chiefs Sign Offensive Lineman Paul Fanaika. March 12, 2015. April 27, 2016.
  3. News: KansasCityStar.com. Chiefs officially sign guard Paul Fanaika. March 12, 2015. Terez. Paylor. April 27, 2016.
  4. News: NBCSports.com. Chiefs release Paul Fanaika. Josh. Alper. April 26, 2016. April 27, 2016.
  5. Web site: Utah edge rusher Jason Fanaika has a cousin on the Chiefs. The Kansas City Star. August 21, 2016.