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Auzoyah Alufohai

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Auzoyah Alufohai
Personal information
Born: (1996-10-16) October 16, 1996 (age 28)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Alpharetta (GA)
College:Kennesaw State
Position:Nose tackle
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Auzoyah Alufohai (born October 16, 1996) is an American professional football nose tackle who is a free agent. After playing college football for the West Georgia Wolves, he signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Professional career

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Houston Texans

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Alufohai signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[2] and signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 for the team's week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2020.[5]

On August 24, 2021, Alufohai was waived by the Texans.

Chicago Bears

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On September 1, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[6] He was released on September 8, 2021.

Green Bay Packers

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On November 3, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[7] He was released on November 16, 2021.[8]

Chicago Bears (second stint)

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On December 16, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Bears practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022.[9] He was waived on August 5, 2022.[10]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On August 10, 2022, Alufohai signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[11] He was waived on August 29, 2022.[12]

Philadelphia Stars

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Alufohai signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) on August 11, 2023.[13] The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Transactions: Texans sign two free agents, nine college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "Texans Announce Roster Moves (9-7-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 7, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-19-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-23-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 23, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  6. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2021). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 13 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  7. ^ "Packers place QB Aaron Rodgers on reserve/COVID-19 list". packers.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "Packers place LB Whitney Mercilus on injured reserve". Packers.com. November 16, 2021. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  9. ^ Mayer, Larry (January 11, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
  10. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 5, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign DL Coley, CB Harris". ChicagoBears.com.
  11. ^ "Roster Moves: The Jaguars sign DL Auzoyah Alufohai and waive Jeremiah Ledbetter". Jaguars.com. August 10, 2022.
  12. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars release four, waive six ahead of the 53-man roster deadline on August 30, 2022". Jaguars.com. August 29, 2022.
  13. ^ @USFLStars (August 11, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved August 11, 2023 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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