Kili Lefotu

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Kili Lefotu
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Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1983-11-23) November 23, 1983 (age 40)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Arlington (Riverside, California)
College: Arizona
NFL draft: 2006  / Round: 7 / Pick: 230
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Kiliona Lefotu (born November 23, 1983) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Arizona. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

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Early life and college career

Born in Honolulu to Samoan American parents, Lefotu attended Arlington High School in Riverside, California. [1] [2] At the University of Arizona, Lefotu played for four years at offensive line on the Arizona Wildcats football team, starting at right guard from 2003 to 2005. [1] [2]

Professional career

The Washington Redskins selected Lefotu in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft with the 230th overall pick. [3] During his rookie preseason, Lefotu was hospitalized after being found unconscious in his hotel room in the evening of August 9, 2006. [4] Following the preseason, the Redskins released Lefotu. [1]

In January 2007, the Redskins re-signed Lefotu and allocated him to the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa. [1] Lefotu started 10 games in what would be the final season of NFL Europa. [5]

Following an arrest for assault and destruction of property, Lefotu was cut by the Redskins in October 2007. [6] He never played any regular season games in the NFL.

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Kili Lefotu". University of Arizona. August 3, 2005. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  3. "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. Bryant, Howard (August 11, 2006). "Lefotu Remains Hospitalized, Is 'Doing Much Better'?". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  5. "Kili Lefotu". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  6. Tenorio, Paul (October 16, 2007). "Lefotu Is Arraigned, Then Cut". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 14, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2020.