Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, has decided to take a different route to pursue his football career. The 24-year-old rookie, who recently went undrafted, has signed with the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats practice squad. This move comes after Tagovailoa participated in the Seattle Seahawks’ and Arizona Cardinals’ rookie minicamps but was not offered a contract.
Tagovailoa initially started his college football journey at Alabama, following in his brother’s footsteps. However, he later transferred to Maryland, where he made a significant impact. During his time with the Terrapins, Tagovailoa became the Big Ten’s all-time leader in passing yards, throwing for an impressive 11,256 yards over four years. He consistently exceeded 3,000 yards in each of his last three seasons and received recognition as a second-team All-Big Ten selection in both his junior and senior years.
Despite his achievements on the field, Tagovailoa’s smaller stature at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds may have contributed to him going undrafted in the NFL. However, by joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL, he has an opportunity to continue developing his skills and potentially earn another chance at securing a spot on an NFL roster in the future.
The decision to sign with the Tiger-Cats signifies Tagovailoa’s determination to keep pursuing his football dreams and not be deterred by setbacks. Transitioning to the Canadian league will offer him a chance to showcase his talents on a different stage and gain valuable experience that could benefit him in the long run.
While the path to professional football may have taken a different turn for Taulia Tagovailoa than initially expected, his resilience and commitment to the sport are evident in his decision to continue playing in the CFL. As he embarks on this new chapter in his career, fans will be eager to see how he performs and whether he can make a lasting impact in the Canadian football scene. Only time will tell what the future holds for this talented quarterback, but one thing is certain – his journey is far from over.