TUA Tagovailova has been the Miami Dolphins’ star quarterback since his arrival in 2020.
But now the 26-year-old faces an uncertain future with his current employers as we head into the new NFL season.
Who is Tua Tagovailoa?
Tuanigamanuolepola, or Tua Tagovailoa, was born on March 2, 1998 and is a native of Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
He is the oldest of three Samoan children born to his parents, Galu Tagovailoa and Diane Tagovailoa.
His father began preparing him for a football career from the age of two.
He then attended St. Louis Schoolwhere he played college football.
Which allowed him to receive offers to play on a college football scholarship, including UCLA, Oregon and Colorado.
Ultimately, Tua chose to attend the University of Alabama.
During his time at Alabama, he became the first Hawaiian-born quarterback to play for the team.
He played in 32 games at Alabama, finishing with a 30-2 record overall and 22-2 as a starter.
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Tua said in an interview on ESPN Game Day In 2018, a large part of his football success was how his father raised and disciplined him.
“If I don’t perform well or I don’t perform as well as I should, I’ll get it later,” Tua said.
What is Tua’s career like in Miami?
Tua was selected with the fifth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
He made his first career start in a week eight game of the 2020 NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams.
So far throughout his NFL career, Tua has had a 34-19 record and has been Miami’s star quarterback for many years.
During his tenure with the Miami Dolphins, he has had many highlights, such as being selected to the Pro Bowl in 2023.
He has also earned accolades as the NFL passing yards leader (2023) and NFL passer rating leader (2023).
The franchise is looking to secure Tua for the long term, with a contract scheduled for 2025, but he is proving to be a tough negotiator.
Tagovailoa will have his $23.171 million fully guaranteed salary for 2024 after Miami picked up his fifth-year option.
The 26-year-old is believed to be hoping for a more lucrative offer than the Dolphins’ initial contract offer.
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What is Tua Tagovailoa’s net worth?
Tua Tagovailoa’s net worth in 2024 is reportedly around $14 million.
His net worth should grow if he negotiates a more lucrative deal to remain with the Dolphins or goes elsewhere when his contract expires.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Tua is in line for a big payday, likely more than $50 million annually.
He said, “The market is pretty defined. We’ve seen Jared Goff, more than $50 million a year, that’s going to be put into Tua.”
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