Tua Tagovailoa, born on March 2, 1998, is a professional quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He made a name for himself in college football while playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he led the team to a National Championship victory and earned the Offensive MVP title during the 2018 College Football Playoff. Tagovailoa’s college career was marked by multiple awards, including the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards during his sophomore season. Drafted fifth overall by the Dolphins in 2020, Tua spent his rookie season rotating between backup and starter roles before solidifying his place as the team’s starting quarterback in 2021. In 2022, he led the NFL in passer rating and continued his success into 2023, leading the league in passing yards and earning Pro Bowl honors. His performances have helped the Dolphins qualify for the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1998 (age 26) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| High School | Saint Louis (Honolulu, Hawaii) |
| College | Alabama (2017–2019) |
| NFL Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5 |
| Season | Team | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MIA | 1,814 | 11 | 5 | 87.1 |
| 2021 | MIA | 2,653 | 16 | 10 | 90.1 |
| 2022 | MIA | 3,548 | 25 | 8 | 105.5 |
| 2023 | MIA | 4,467 | 35 | 7 | 112.0 |
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