Martin Tevaseu

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Martin Tevaseu
No. 68
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-07) October 7, 1987 (age 34)
Oakland, California
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:345 lb (156 kg)
Career information
High school:Anderson Valley (Boonville, California)
College:UNLV
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012
Tackles:13
Sacks:0
Forced fumbles:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Martin Tauamanu Tevaseu (/ˌteɪvəˈseɪjuː/ TAY-və-SAY-yoo; born October 7, 1987) is an American football nose tackle who is currently a free agent. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Martin now works as a defensive line coach[1] for Santa Rosa Junior College

Early years[]

Born in Oakland, Tevaseu was raised in Boonville, California, where he attended Anderson Valley High School. His parents are of Samoan descent. He signed a letter of intent to play college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, but suffered a severe knee injury during practice. He played at Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[2][3]

Professional career[]

Cleveland Browns[]

Tevaseu was not selected in the 2010 NFL Draft. Even after running a 4.96 40 at his pro day. After attending a three-day tryout with the Cleveland Browns in early May, the team signed Tevaseu to a contract.[4] The Browns waived Tevaseu a month later.[5]

New York Jets[]

Tevaseu signed with the New York Jets on July 20, 2010.[5] Tevaseu broke his hand early in training camp.[6] In spite of this, Tevaseu practiced every day with a club on the broken hand. Head coach Rex Ryan praised his tenacity.[6]

Tevaseu was released from the active roster during the Jets' final round of cuts prior to the start of the season.[7] He was promptly re-signed to the team's practice squad.[8]

Tevaseu was promoted to the active roster on January 22, 2011.[9] He was waived on September 4, 2011.[10] He was signed to the practice squad on September 5. He was promoted to the active roster on October 12. He was waived on October 18.[11] He was re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[12] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22.[13] On August 31, 2012, he was waived.[14]

Indianapolis Colts[]

Tevaseu was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on September 1, 2012.[15] He was released on August 31, 2013 as the Indianapolis Colts got down to the league-mandated 53-player roster to start the season.

Personal life[]

Tevaseu was born to Debby Fanene. Tevaseu has several other siblings, two brothers and five sisters. Tevaseu is the cousin of former UNLV Rebel and fullback Frank Summers.

References[]

  1. ^ "Santa Rosa Junior College". www.srjcathletics.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "NFL's Browns sign former Bear Cub Tevaseu". The Anderson Valley Advertiser Online. Valley People. January 27, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  3. ^ Ingro, Samuel (May 14, 2010). "Polamalu paving the way for Samoans, new lineman signs to Cleveland Browns". Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  4. ^ Branch, Eric (May 13, 2010). "NFL's Browns sign former Bear Cub Tevaseu". The Press Democrat. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  5. ^ a b Wilson, Aaron (July 20, 2010). "Jets sign Martin Tevaseu". National Football Post. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  6. ^ a b Zimmerman, Lisa (October 1, 2010). "Revis Out, Pace Maybe and A Little Something About Martin Tevaseu". TheJetsBlog. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  7. ^ Mehta, Manish (September 4, 2010). "Jets 53-man roster taking shape". New York Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  8. ^ "New York Jets Transactions". National Football League. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  9. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (January 22, 2011). "Jets elevate DT Martin Tevaseu, waive DB Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on January 25, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  10. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (September 4, 2011). "Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; cut Aaron Maybin". The Star-Ledger. Advance Publications. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  11. ^ Star-Ledger Staff (October 18, 2011). "Jets waive Martin Tevaseu and release Dennis Landolt from practice squad". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  12. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (October 20, 2011). "Tevaseu Re-Signed to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  13. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (October 22, 2011). "Jets place WR Logan Payne on injured reserve, call up DT Martin Tevaseu". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 22, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  14. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  15. ^ Colts.com (September 1, 2012). "Colts Remain Active on Roster Front". Indianapolis Colts. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.

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