Sam Tevi Explained

Sam Tevi
Number:69
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:November 15, 1994
Birth Place:Euless, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:315
High School:Trinity (Euless, Texas)
College:Utah (2013–2016)
Draftyear:2017
Draftround:6
Draftpick:190
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:58
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:44
Pfr:TeviSa00

Samiuela Tevi (born November 15, 1994) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Utah, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

College career

Tevi played college football at Utah. There, he played in 48 games for the Utes football team.[1]

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Tevi was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round, 190th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[2] He played in 14 games as rookie, starting one at left tackle in place of the injured Russell Okung.

Tevi entered 2018 as a backup tackle to starters Russell Okung and Joe Barksdale. He made his first start of the season in Week 2 at right tackle in place of an injured Barksdale. He remained the starter the rest of the season after ultimately replacing Barksdale when he returned from injury and was subsequently released.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 24, 2021, Tevi signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts.[3] He suffered a torn ACL in the preseason and was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2021.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 52 Sam Tevi . April 30, 2017 . Utah Utes Athletics.
  2. Web site: Henne, Ricky . April 29, 2017 . Bolts Continue to Bolster O-Line, Draft Utah OT Sam Tevi . Chargers.com . May 3, 2017.
  3. Web site: March 24, 2021 . Colts Sign Tackle Sam Tevi . March 24, 2021 . Colts.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: August 30, 2021 . Colts Activate Quenton Nelson Off Reserve/COVID-19 List, Place Sam Tevi on Injured Reserve . March 20, 2024 . Colts.com.