Olive Sagapolu

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Olive Sagapolu
Olive Sagapolu 67 Packers training camp 2019.jpg
Sagapolu with the Packers in 2019
No. 99 – Houston Roughnecks
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-16) February 16, 1997 (age 27)
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:331 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school: Mater Dei
(Santa Ana, California)
College: Wisconsin (2015–2018)
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Player stats at PFR

Olive Sagapolu (born February 16, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

On July 26, 2019, Sagapolu signed with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). [1] He was waived on August 31. [2]

Detroit Lions

On December 17, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. [3] On December 30, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to a reserve/future contract. [4] On August 27, 2020, Sagapolu was waived by the Lions. [5] He was re-signed four days later but waived again on September 5. [6] [7]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 17, 2021, Sagapolu was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. [8] On August 24, the Falcons released Sagapolu. [9]

Pittsburgh Maulers

Sagapolu was selected in the 24th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Pittsburgh Maulers [10] He was released from his contract on August 14, 2023, to sign with an NFL team. [11]

Philadelphia Eagles

Sagapolu signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on August 14, 2023. [12] He was released on August 29, 2023. [13]

New Jersey Generals

On October 31, 2023, Sagapolu signed with the New Jersey Generals. [14] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [15]

Houston Roughnecks

On January 5, 2024, Sagapolu was selected by the Houston Roughnecks during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft. [16] He was placed on injured reserve on April 15, 2024. [17]

Personal life

Sagapolu's uncle Domata Peko played in the NFL and went to Michigan State. Another uncle Tupe Peko played in the NFL and Arena Football League. Sagapolu enjoys swimming in the ocean, playing the ukulele and singing. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Packers sign running back, defensive lineman". Packers.com. July 26, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Lions sign free agents LB Christian Sam & DT Olive Sagapolu to practice squad". DetroitLions.com. December 17, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Lions report 11 Reserve/Future signings". DetroitLions.com. December 30, 2019. Archived from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Lions sign DT Kevin Wilkins, waive Olive Sagapolu". usatoday.com. August 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Lions sign free agent DT Olive Sagapolu". DetroitLions.com. November 20, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. December 17, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Falcons sign defensive linemen Eli Ankou and Olive Sagapolu". Atlantafalcons.com. May 17, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 24, 2021.
  10. ↑ Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News .
  11. ↑ @USFLMaulers (August 14, 2023). "Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team" (Tweet). Retrieved August 14, 2023– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Boyle, Owen (August 14, 2023). "Eagles sign Olive Sagapolu, place Shaun Bradley on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  13. ↑ Spadaro, Dave; McPherson, Chris (August 29, 2023). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  14. ↑ Larsen, James (November 1, 2023). "New Jersey Generals Sign Olive Sagapolu & Micah Vanterpool". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  15. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  16. ↑ Larsen, James [@JamesLarsenPFN] (January 5, 2024). "BREAKING: The Houston Roughnecks (of the #USFL Division) selected Reuben Foster & Olive Sagapolu in the Dispersal Draft today, per source" (Tweet). Retrieved January 5, 2024– via Twitter.
  17. ↑ @UFL_PR (April 16, 2024). "The United Football League has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved April 15, 2024– via Twitter.
  18. ↑ "'Olive Sagapolu'". University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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