Jacob Tuioti-Mariner
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Tuioti-Mariner in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1996-07-25) July 25, 1996
Corona, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)
College:UCLA
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Tackles:54
Sacks:3
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jacob Siaosiselaginato Tuioti-Mariner (born July 25, 1996) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent.[1] He played college football at UCLA.

Early years

Born in Corona, California to a Samoan American family, Tuioti-Mariner attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.[2][3]

As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the CIF Pac-5 Division championship and the CIF state championship Open Division bowl game.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

2018 season

Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2018.[4] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] He signed a reserve/future contract on December 31, 2018.[7]

2019 season

On August 31, 2019, Tuioti-Mariner was waived by the Falcons and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4, 2019.[10]

2020 season

In Week 12 of the 2020 Season against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tuioti-Mariner recovered a fumble forced by teammate Foyesade Oluokun on Derek Carr and later recorded a strip sack on Carr that he recovered himself during the 43–6 win.[11] Tuioti-Mariner was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 12.[12]

2021 season

Tuioti-Mariner sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in 2021

Tuioti-Mariner signed a contract extension with the Falcons on March 11, 2021.[13] He was waived on November 9, 2021.[14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 11, 2021, Tuioti-Mariner signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[15]

Carolina Panthers

On January 5, 2022, Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Steelers practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on August 11, 2022.[16] He was released on August 16.

Personal life

Tuioti-Mariner's cousin, A. J. Epenesa, is also a professional football player.[17] His father played professional volleyball and rugby. Tuioti-Mariner has six siblings.

References

  1. ↑ "Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.panthers.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ↑ Batterson, Steve (December 23, 2019). "Family, USC have Hawkeyes' Epenesa ready". Quad City Times. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Jacob Tuioti-Mariner". UCLA. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  4. ↑ Weaver, Tim (May 1, 2018). "Falcons announce agreements with 27 undrafted free agents". Falcons Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  5. ↑ McFadden, Will (September 1, 2018). "Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  6. ↑ McFadden, Will (September 2, 2018). "Falcons sign 10 players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  7. ↑ Conway, Kelsey (December 31, 2018). "Falcons sign nine players to reserve/futures contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  8. ↑ McFadden, Will (August 31, 2019). "Falcons 2019 roster announced". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  9. ↑ McFadden, Will (September 1, 2019). "Falcons sign seven players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  10. ↑ McFadden, Will (November 4, 2019). "Falcons agree to terms with punter Ryan Allen". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons – November 29th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  12. ↑ Gordon, Grant (December 3, 2020). "Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill, Vikings QB Kirk Cousins among Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Falcons re-sign Younghoe Koo, three more exclusive rights free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  14. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (November 9, 2021). "Falcons roster moves continue: Release OLB Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, Cam Nizialek". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  15. ↑ Koehler, Allison (November 11, 2021). "REPORT: Steelers sign ex-Falcons LB Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to PS". Steelers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Panthers add a pair of tight ends". Panthers.com. August 11, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  17. ↑ Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 129. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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