Tommy Togiai Explained
Tommy Togiai (; born September 19, 1999) is an American football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.
Early years
Togiai attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho.[1] As a senior, he was the Idaho Gatorade Football Player of the Year after recording 93 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception.[2] [3] Togiai played in the 2018 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[4] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[5]
College career
As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2018, Togiai played in 12 games and had 10 tackles. As a sophomore he had 16 tackles in 14 games.[6] As a junior he had 23 tackles and three sacks.[7] [8] He was forced to miss the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship due to COVID-19 protocols.[9]
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Togiai was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 132nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.[10] On May 21, 2021, Togiai signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland.[11]
Togiai was released by the Browns on August 29, 2023.[12]
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Togiai to their practice squad on August 31, 2023.[13] He was released on September 4, 2023.[14]
Cleveland Browns (second stint)
The Browns signed Togiai back to their practice squad on September 12, 2023.[15]
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons signed Togiai to their active roster on December 20, 2023.[16]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Guise . Michael . August 24, 2017 . How Highland's Tommy Togiai become one of the most sought after football recruits . May 27, 2023 . Idaho State Journal.
- Web site: December 11, 2017 . HS football: Highland's Togiai tabbed Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year . May 27, 2023 . Idaho State Journal.
- Web site: Guise . Michael . January 5, 2018 . 2017 All-Area Athlete of the Year: Highland's Tommy Togiai — Football . May 27, 2023 . Idaho State Journal.
- Web site: Smith . Cam . October 19, 2017 . Four-star DT Tommy Togiai excited to be a U.S. Army All-American as he decides between Ohio State, Washington . May 27, 2023 . USA TODAY High School Sports.
- Web site: Landis . Bill . December 13, 2017 . 4-star DT Tommy Togiai commits to Ohio State . May 27, 2023 . cleveland.com.
- Web site: Baird . Nathan . October 9, 2020 . Ohio State football's Tommy Togiai is known as a big man, now wants to be a big-play maker . May 27, 2023 . cleveland.com.
- Web site: Lycklama . Michael . January 8, 2021 . This Idaho native will play for a national football title. Here’s how he got there. . May 27, 2023 . Idaho Statesman.
- Web site: Walker . Rod . December 30, 2020 . Ohio State DT Tommy Togiai, first Buckeye from Idaho, attended same high school as Taysom Hill . May 27, 2023 . NOLA.com.
- Web site: Salvador . Joseph . January 11, 2021 . Ohio State Without Multiple Starters for Title Game Due to COVID-19 . May 27, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
- Web site: Gribble . Andrew . May 1, 2021 . 4th Round: Browns select Ohio State DT Tommy Togiai with No. 132 pick in 2021 NFL Draft . May 27, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: Links . Zachary . May 21, 2021 . Browns Sign DT Tommy Togiai . May 27, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.
- Web site: Kinnan . Cory . August 29, 2023 . DT Tommy Togiai off the roster after two down years . August 30, 2023 . Browns Wire. USA Today.
- Web site: August 31, 2023 . Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad . November 10, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
- Web site: September 4, 2023 . Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign One and Release One on the Practice Squad . November 10, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
- Web site: Russo . Kelsey . September 12, 2023 . Browns place RT Jack Conklin on injured reserve . November 10, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: Falcons sign third-year defensive lineman to 53-man roster . December 21, 2023 . www.atlantafalcons.com . en-US.
