Paul Moala Explained

Paul Moala
Current Team:Chicago Bears
Number:43
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:31 January 2000[1]
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:229
College:Notre Dame (2018–2021)
Idaho (2022)
Georgia Tech (2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Touchdowns

Paul Moala (born January 31, 2000) is an American professional football player who is a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Idaho Vandals, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Early life and high school

Moala attended high school at Penn. Coming out of high school, Moala was rated as a three star recruit, and the 20th overall prospect in the State of Indiana.[2] Moala also held offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Iowa, Hawaii, Air Force, Utah State.[3] Ultimitely, Moala decided to commit to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[4] [5]

College career

Notre Dame

During the 2018 season, Moala played in seven games where he made one tackle.[6] In week 13 of the 2019 season, Moala returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown, in a win over Navy.[7] In the 2019 season, Moala totaled 14 tackles with one being for a loss, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and a touchdown.[8] During the 2020 season, Moala played in just three games where he had seven tackles before tearing his Achilles.[9] In the 2021 season, Moala played in just one game before tearing his Achilles once again.[10] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Moala decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[11] [12]

Idaho

Moala decided to transfer to play for the Idaho Vandals.[13] [14] During the 2022 season, Moala had a breakout year, totaling 61 tackles with seven being for a loss, five pass deflections, four interceptions, and a forced fumble.[15] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Moala decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal once again.[16] [17]

Georgia Tech

Moala transferred to play his final season at Georgia Tech.[18] [19] During Moala's lone season with Georgia Tech, he notched 65 tackles with 11 being for a loss, four sacks, two pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.[20] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Moala decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[21]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Moala decided to sign with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[22] [23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Moala. ourlads.com. June 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: Farmer . Douglas . Notre Dame gets the letter: Paul Moala, local safety . NBC Sports . 20 December 2017 . 3 June 2024.
  3. Web site: James . Tyler . Local safety Paul Moala earns Notre Dame offer at Irish Invasion . The Reporter-Times . 11 June 2017 . 3 June 2024.
  4. Web site: James . Tyler . Local safety Paul Moala commits to Notre Dame . The Herald-Times . 22 October 2017 . 3 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Farmer . Douglas . Notre Dame 99-to-2: No. 13 Paul Moala, local safety, incoming freshman . NBC Sports . 14 July 2018 . 3 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Farmer . Douglas . Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 13 Paul Moala, senior linebacker coming off an Achilles injury . NBC Sports . 27 July 2021 . 3 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Pixley . Trevon . Midwest return: For Idaho linebacker Paul Moala, it'll be a homecoming in Indiana . The Spokesman-Review . 9 September 2022 . 3 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Paul Moala 2019 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 3 June 2024.
  9. Web site: Farmer . Douglas . Notre Dame defensive flux continues with LB Paul Moala out for the year . NBC Sports . 12 October 2020 . 3 June 2024.
  10. Web site: Engel . Patrick . Newsstand: Former Notre Dame LB Paul Moala picks transfer destination . On3.com . 6 April 2022 . 3 June 2024.
  11. Web site: Waddell . Samantha . Penn alum and Irish senior LB Paul Moala to transfer . WSBT.com . 10 January 2022 . 3 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Clark . Geoffrey . Notre Dame punter Bramblett, linebacker Moala enter transfer portal . Fighting Irish Wire . 2 January 2022 . 3 June 2024.
  13. Web site: Harriman . Peter . Idaho transfers Paul Moala and Juliano Falaniko come from two sides of storied rivalry to team up on Vandals' defense . The Spokesman-Review . 25 August 2022 . 3 June 2024.
  14. Web site: McKinnell . Zach . FORMER NOTRE DAME LB PAUL MOALA TRANSFERS TO IDAHO . The Bluebloods . 14 June 2022 . 3 June 2024.
  15. News: Sugiura . Ken . Linebacker Paul Moala transfers to Georgia Tech from Idaho . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 3 June 2024.
  16. Web site: Green . Travis . Idaho linebacker Paul Moala enters transfer portal . KREM.com . 25 April 2023 . 3 June 2024.
  17. Web site: Pixley . Trevon . UI loses another defensive centerpiece to the portal . Moscow Pullman Daily-News . 26 April 2023 . 3 June 2024.
  18. News: Bishop . Chad . Linebacker Paul Moala ready to shine for Georgia Tech . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 3 June 2024.
  19. Caudell . Jackson . Former Notre Dame And Idaho Linebacker Paul Moala Commits To Georgia Tech . Sports Illustrated . 16 May 2023 . 3 June 2024.
  20. Caudell . Jackson . Georgia Tech Linebacker Paul Moala Receives Rookie Mini Camp Invite From The Chicago Bears . Sports Illustrated . 29 April 2024 . 3 June 2024.
  21. Caudell . Jackson . Georgia Tech Linebacker Paul Moala Officially Declares for 2024 NFL Draft . Sports Illustrated . 9 December 2023 . 3 June 2024.
  22. Caudell . Jackson . Former Georgia Tech Linebacker Paul Moala Signs With the Chicago Bears After Rookie Minicamp Tryout . Sports Illustrated . 13 May 2024 . 3 June 2024.
  23. News: Bishop . Chad . April 29, 2024 . Former Georgia Tech linebacker gets shot with Chicago Bears . 3 June 2024 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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