Jesse Mahelona

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Jesse Mahelona
No. 60, 69, 74, 94
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1983-04-07)April 7, 1983
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Died:September 5, 2009(2009-09-05) (aged 26)
Hawaii
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
College:Tennessee
NFL Draft:2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:11
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona (April 7, 1983 – September 5, 2009) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Tennessee.

Mahelona was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career[]

Mahelona attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He contributed in the 2004 and 2005 seasons as a junior college transfer.[2]

Professional career[]

Tennessee Titans[]

He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.[3] He played ten games for the Titans in the 2006 season, and was released on September 11, 2007.[1][4]

Miami Dolphins[]

On October 24, 2007, Mahelona was waived by the Miami Dolphins.[5]

Atlanta Falcons[]

Mahelona was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve.[6] He was cut on December 29, 2007.[7]

Jacksonville Jaguars[]

Mahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008,[1] after defensive tackle Tywain Myles was waived. He was cut August 30.[8] He did not make the opening day roster.

Death[]

Mahelona was killed in an automobile accident in Hawaii early on the morning of September 5, 2009.[7] Mahelona's vehicle collided with construction equipment. Police reported that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "60 Jesse Mahelona". jaguars.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  2. ^ "Jesse Mahelona". University of Tennessee Athletics. February 24, 2012. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jesse Mahelona 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  5. ^ Friedman, Jackie. "Schulters returns to shore up secondary". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kealakehe alum Mahelona signs with Falcons". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dead". thaidian.com. September 6, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  8. ^ "Mahelona 'celebration' slated for Sept. 26". westhawaitoday.com. September 13, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
  9. ^ "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dies in Crash". KGMB9. September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on September 15, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2013.

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