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{{short description|American football tight end}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Levine Toilolo
| name = Levine Toilolo
| image = Levine Toilolo 2014.jpg
| image = Levine Toilolo 2016 (cropped).JPG
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| caption = Toilolo with the Atlanta Falcons in 2014
| caption = Toilolo with the Falcons in 2016
| current_team = New York Giants
| current_team =
| number = 85
| number = 80, 87, 83, 85
| position = [[Tight end]]
| position = [[Tight end]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|30|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|30|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[San Diego, California]]
| birth_place = [[San Diego, California]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| death_place =
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| height_ft = 6
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| weight_lbs = 268
| weight_lbs = 268
| high_school = [[Helix High School|Helix]] ([[La Mesa, California]])
| high_school = [[Helix High School|Helix]] ([[La Mesa, California]])
| college = [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] (2009–2012)
| college = [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] (2009–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 4
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 133
| draftpick = 133
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–present)
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
| status = Active
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| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statseason = 2020
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| statvalue1 = 102
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| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
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| statvalue2 = 1,042
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
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| pfr = ToilLe00
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'''Levine Joseph Toilolo''' (born July 30, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[New York Giants]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]], and was drafted by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the fourth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].
'''Levine Joseph Toilolo''' (born July 30, 1991) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]], and was selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the fourth round of the [[2013 NFL draft]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Toilolo was born in [[San Diego, California]]. While attending [[Helix High School]] in [[La Mesa, California|La Mesa]], he played for the Helix Highlanders [[high school football]] team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levine Toilolo, Helix , Tight End |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Levine-Toilolo-23619/high-school-37714/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
Toilolo was born in [[San Diego, California]]. While attending [[Helix High School]] in [[La Mesa, California|La Mesa]], he played for the Helix Highlanders [[high school football]] team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levine Toilolo, Helix , Tight End |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Levine-Toilolo-23619/high-school-37714/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>


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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
On January 8, 2013, it was announced that Toilolo would forgo his last year of collegiate eligibility and enter the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miles Bennett-Smith |date=January 8, 2013 |title=Football: Tight ends Ertz and Toilolo off to NFL Draft |url=https://www.stanforddaily.com/2013/01/08/football-tight-ends-ertz-and-toilolo-off-to-nfl-draft/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=StanfordDaily.com}}</ref> He was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to receive an invitation to the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. Toilolo had a mediocre performance, had a few drops, and didn't display an ability to receive well.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott Bischoff |date=February 26, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Combine: 8 Players Who Killed Their Draft Stock |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1545547-2013-nfl-combine-8-players-who-killed-their-draft-stock.amp.html |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}}</ref> On March 21, 2013, he opted to attend Stanford's pro day, along with 12 other teammates. He performed the majority of drills, but was only able to have better measurements and times in the [[bench press]] (19 reps), vertical jump (33½"), and broad jump (9'9"). Toilolo attended only one private workout with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] and was the team he was linked to throughout the draft process.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Visit Tracker |url=http://www.draftace.com/2013-draft-visit-tracker/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=DraftAce.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott Carasick |date=April 9, 2013 |title=2013 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: TE Levine Toilolo |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1596736-2013-atlanta-falcons-potential-draft-pick-profile-te-levine-toilolo.amp.html |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Toilolo was projected to be a fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the eighth best tight end prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Levine Toilolo, DS #8 TE, Stanford |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89818&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=nnfldraftscout.com}}</ref>
On January 8, 2013, it was announced that Toilolo would forgo his last year of collegiate eligibility and enter the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miles Bennett-Smith |date=January 8, 2013 |title=Football: Tight ends Ertz and Toilolo off to NFL Draft |url=https://www.stanforddaily.com/2013/01/08/football-tight-ends-ertz-and-toilolo-off-to-nfl-draft/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=StanfordDaily.com}}</ref> He was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to receive an invitation to the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. Toilolo had a mediocre performance, had a few drops, and didn't display an ability to receive well.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott Bischoff |date=February 26, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Combine: 8 Players Who Killed Their Draft Stock |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1545547-2013-nfl-combine-8-players-who-killed-their-draft-stock.amp.html |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On March 21, 2013, he opted to attend Stanford's pro day, along with 12 other teammates. He performed the majority of drills, but was only able to have better measurements and times in the [[bench press]] (19 reps), vertical jump ({{cvt|33+1/2|in|disp=or}}), and broad jump ({{cvt|9|ft|9|in|disp=or}}). Toilolo attended only one private workout with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] and was the team he was linked to throughout the draft process.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Visit Tracker |url=http://www.draftace.com/2013-draft-visit-tracker/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=DraftAce.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott Carasick |date=April 9, 2013 |title=2013 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: TE Levine Toilolo |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1596736-2013-atlanta-falcons-potential-draft-pick-profile-te-levine-toilolo.amp.html |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Toilolo was projected to be a fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the eighth best tight end prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Levine Toilolo, DS #8 TE, Stanford |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89818&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=nnfldraftscout.com}}</ref>
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Levine Toilolo |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/levine-toilolo?id=2540203 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Levine Toilolo |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/levine-toilolo?id=2540203 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
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===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
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The [[Atlanta Falcons]] selected Toilolo in the fourth round with the 133rd overall pick in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the second tight end selected from Stanford in 2013, behind former teammate [[Zach Ertz]] who was selected by the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] in the second round (35th overall).

====2013====
====2013====
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The [[Atlanta Falcons]] selected Toilolo in the fourth round with the 133rd overall pick in the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref name="x845">{{cite web | title=Ryan 'Fired Up' to Work With Toilolo | website=Atlanta Falcons |date=2014-04-22 | url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/ryan-fired-up-to-work-with-toilolo-12901379 | access-date=2024-12-29}}</ref> He was the second tight end selected from Stanford in 2013, behind former teammate [[Zach Ertz]] who was selected by the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] in the second round (35th overall).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

On May 21, 2013, the Falcons signed Toilolo to a four-year, $2.46 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $300,584.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Levine Toilolo contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/atlanta-falcons/levine-toilolo-12414/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=spotrac.com}}</ref>
On May 21, 2013, the Falcons signed Toilolo to a four-year, $2.46 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $300,584.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Levine Toilolo contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/atlanta-falcons/levine-toilolo-12414/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=spotrac.com}}</ref>


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====2014====
====2014====
[[File:Levine Toilolo 2014.jpg|thumb|Toilolo in 2014 with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]]]
Toilolo was slated to become the starting tight end after the retirement of Tony Gonzalez and the departure of Chase Coffman in free agency. Throughout training camp, he competed with [[Mickey Shuler Jr.]] and [[Bear Pascoe]] for the starting tight end position.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' depth chart: 07/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/160/ATL |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Head coach Mike Smith named Toilolo the starting tight end to start the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' depth chart: 10/01/14 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/ATL |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
Toilolo was slated to become the starting tight end after the retirement of Tony Gonzalez and the departure of Chase Coffman in free agency. Throughout training camp, he competed with [[Mickey Shuler Jr.]] and [[Bear Pascoe]] for the starting tight end position.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' depth chart: 07/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/160/ATL |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Head coach Mike Smith named Toilolo the starting tight end to start the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' depth chart: 10/01/14 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/ATL |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


Toilolo started the [[2014 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons']] season-opener against the [[2014 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] and caught three passes for 19 yards and scored a one-yard touchdown during their 37–34 overtime victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2014: New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014090700/2014/REG1/saints@falcons |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 12, 2014, he caught three passes for a season-high 34 receiving yards in a 27–13 loss to the [[2014 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]. In Week 16, Toilolo made a season-high four receptions for 17 yards as Atlanta defeated the New Orleans Saints 30–14. He finished the {{NFL Year|2014}} season with 31 receptions for 238 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 16 starts. He also finished fourth in the NFL in dropped receptions with six.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Levine Toilolo (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/levinetoilolo/2540203/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Head coach Mike Smith was fired after the Falcons finished 6-10 in 2014.
Toilolo started the [[2014 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons']] season-opener against the [[2014 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] and caught three passes for 19 yards and scored a one-yard touchdown during their 37–34 overtime victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1–2014: New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014090700/2014/REG1/saints@falcons |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 12, 2014, he caught three passes for a season-high 34 receiving yards in a 27–13 loss to the [[2014 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]. In Week 16, Toilolo made a season-high four receptions for 17 yards as Atlanta defeated the New Orleans Saints 30–14. He finished the {{NFL Year|2014}} season with 31 receptions for 238 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 16 starts. He also finished fourth in the NFL in dropped receptions with six.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Levine Toilolo (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/levinetoilolo/2540203/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Head coach Mike Smith was fired after the Falcons finished 6–10 in 2014.


====2015====
====2015====
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====2016====
====2016====
Toilolo entered training camp competing for the role as the backup tight end to Jacob Tamme against former [[2013 Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] teammate [[Austin Hooper]], who was drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the [[2016 NFL Draft]]. Head coach Dan Quinn named Toilolo the third string tight end to begin the regular season, behind Tamme and Hooper.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' depth chart: 10/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/ATL |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
Toilolo entered training camp competing for the role as the backup tight end to Jacob Tamme against former [[2013 Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]] teammate [[Austin Hooper]], who was drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the [[2016 NFL draft]]. Head coach Dan Quinn named Toilolo the third string tight end to begin the regular season, behind Tamme and Hooper.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' depth chart: 10/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/ATL |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


On October 16, 2016, Toilolo made three receptions for 69 yards and caught a 46-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan during a 26–24 loss at the [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. He was inserted into the starting tight end position during Week 10 after [[Jacob Tamme]] suffered a shoulder injury that ended his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Portorno |first=Joe |date=November 10, 2016 |title=Jacob Tamme Injury: Updates on Falcons TE's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2588783-jacob-tamme-injury-updates-on-falcons-tes-shoulder-and-return.amp.html |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In Week 9, he caught a 32-yard touchdown reception during a 43–28 victory over the [[2016 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. He finished the season with 13 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 11 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Levine Toilolo (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/levinetoilolo/2540203/gamelogs?season=2016 |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On October 16, 2016, Toilolo made three receptions for 69 yards and caught a 46-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan during a 26–24 loss at the [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. He was inserted into the starting tight end position during Week 10 after [[Jacob Tamme]] suffered a shoulder injury that ended his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Portorno |first=Joe |date=November 10, 2016 |title=Jacob Tamme Injury: Updates on Falcons TE's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2588783-jacob-tamme-injury-updates-on-falcons-tes-shoulder-and-return.amp.html |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In Week 9, he caught a 32-yard touchdown reception during a 43–28 victory over the [[2016 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. He finished the season with 13 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 11 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Levine Toilolo (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/levinetoilolo/2540203/gamelogs?season=2016 |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


The [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] finished first in the [[NFC South]] with an 11-5 record and received a playoff berth with a first round bye. On January 14, 2017, Toilolo started in his first career playoff game and caught two passes for 26-yard in a 36–20 victory over the [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] in the NFC Divisional Round. On February 5, 2017, he started in [[Super Bowl LI]] as the Falcons were defeated 34–28 by the [[2016 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in [[overtime]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm |access-date=August 6, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref>
The [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] finished first in the [[NFC South]] with an 11–5 record and received a playoff berth with a first round bye. On January 14, 2017, Toilolo started in his first career playoff game and caught two passes for 26-yard in a 36–20 victory over the [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] in the NFC Divisional Round. On February 5, 2017, he started in [[Super Bowl LI]] as the Falcons were defeated 34–28 by the [[2016 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in [[overtime (American football)|overtime]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm |access-date=August 6, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref>


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Throughout training camp, Toilolo competed to retain his starting tight end position against [[Austin Hooper]] and rookie [[Eric Saubert]]. Head coach [[Dan Quinn (American football)|Dan Quinn]] named him the second tight end behind Austin Hooper to begin the {{NFL Year|2017}} regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' Depth chart: 7/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/197/ATL |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, Toilolo competed to retain his starting tight end position against [[Austin Hooper]] and rookie [[Eric Saubert]]. Head coach [[Dan Quinn (American football)|Dan Quinn]] named him the second tight end behind Austin Hooper to begin the {{NFL Year|2017}} regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons' Depth chart: 7/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/197/ATL |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


During a Week 3 matchup at the [[2017 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], Toilolo made his first start of the season in Atlanta's 30-26 victory. The following week, Toilolo made a season-high three receptions for 21 yards during a 23-17 loss to the [[2017 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]. On November 20, 2017, he caught two passes for 31 yards and scored on a 25-yard touchdown reception as the Falcons defeated the [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] 34-31.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Levine Toilolo (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/levinetoilolo/2540203/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
During a Week 3 matchup at the [[2017 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], Toilolo made his first start of the season in Atlanta's 30–26 victory. The following week, Toilolo made a season-high three receptions for 21 yards during a 23–17 loss to the [[2017 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]. On November 20, 2017, he caught two passes for 31 yards and scored on a 25-yard touchdown reception as the Falcons defeated the [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] 34–31.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Levine Toilolo (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/levinetoilolo/2540203/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


On March 2, 2018, Toilolo was released by the Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McFadden |first=Will |date=March 2, 2018 |title=Falcons Announce the Release of Tight End Levine Toilolo |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-announce-the-release-of-tight-end-levine-toilolo-20410531 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref>
On March 2, 2018, Toilolo was released by the Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McFadden |first=Will |date=March 2, 2018 |title=Falcons Announce the Release of Tight End Levine Toilolo |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-announce-the-release-of-tight-end-levine-toilolo-20410531 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref>
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===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
[[File:Levine Toilolo.jpg|thumb|Toilolo in a game against the [[2019 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] ]]
[[File:Levine Toilolo (cropped).jpg|thumb|Toilolo with the 49ers in 2019]]
On May 15, 2019, Toilolo signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2019 |title=49ers Sign TE Levine Toilolo, Waive S Cameron Glenn |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-te-levine-toilolo-waive-s-cameron-glenn |website=49ers.com}}</ref> Although Toilolo only caught two passes for the 49ers, he was regularly deployed as a blocking tight end.<ref>https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ToilLe00.htm</ref> The 49ers reached [[Super Bowl LIV]], but lost 31-20 to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On May 15, 2019, Toilolo signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2019 |title=49ers Sign TE Levine Toilolo, Waive S Cameron Glenn |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-te-levine-toilolo-waive-s-cameron-glenn |website=49ers.com |access-date=May 16, 2019 |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120173610/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-te-levine-toilolo-waive-s-cameron-glenn |url-status=dead }}</ref> Although Toilolo only caught two passes for the 49ers, he was regularly deployed as a blocking tight end.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ToilLe00.htm|title = Levine Toilolo Stats|website = [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> The 49ers reached [[Super Bowl LIV]], but lost 31–20 to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===New York Giants===
===New York Giants===
On March 26, 2020, Toilolo signed a two-year contract with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Giants adding tight end Levine Toilolo, on August 4, 2021 Levine Toilolo suffered a torn Achilles|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/17/giants-adding-tight-end-levine-toilolo/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>
On March 26, 2020, Toilolo signed a two-year contract with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Giants adding tight end Levine Toilolo, on August 4, 2021 Levine Toilolo suffered a torn Achilles |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/17/giants-adding-tight-end-levine-toilolo/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>


On August 4th, 2021, Levine Toilolo suffered a torn Achilles during practice.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pflum |first=Chris |date=August 4, 2021 |title= Giants’ TE Levine Toilolo suffers a torn Achilles |url= https://www.bigblueview.com/2021/8/4/22610500/2021-ny-giants-training-te-levine-toilolo-suffers-a-torn-achilles-news |website=bigblueview.com |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref>
On August 4, 2021, Toilolo suffered a torn Achilles during practice and was ruled out for the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pflum |first=Chris |date=August 4, 2021 |title=Giants' TE Levine Toilolo suffers a torn Achilles |url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2021/8/4/22610500/2021-ny-giants-training-te-levine-toilolo-suffers-a-torn-achilles-news |website=bigblueview.com |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref>


==References==
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Levine Toilolo
refer to caption
Toilolo with the Falcons in 2016
No. 80, 87, 83, 85
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1991-07-30) July 30, 1991 (age 33)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Helix (La Mesa, California)
College:Stanford (2009–2012)
NFL draft:2013 / round: 4 / pick: 133
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:102
Receiving yards:1,042
Receiving touchdowns:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Levine Joseph Toilolo (born July 30, 1991) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Stanford, and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Early life

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Toilolo was born in San Diego, California. While attending Helix High School in La Mesa, he played for the Helix Highlanders high school football team.[1]

College career

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Toilolo attended Stanford University, where he played for the Stanford Cardinal football team from 2009 to 2012. He finished his college career with 50 receptions for 763 yards and 10 touchdowns.[2] He decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2013 NFL Draft.[3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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On January 8, 2013, it was announced that Toilolo would forgo his last year of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2013 NFL draft.[4] He was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Toilolo had a mediocre performance, had a few drops, and didn't display an ability to receive well.[5] On March 21, 2013, he opted to attend Stanford's pro day, along with 12 other teammates. He performed the majority of drills, but was only able to have better measurements and times in the bench press (19 reps), vertical jump (33+1⁄2 in or 850 mm), and broad jump (9 ft 9 in or 2.97 m). Toilolo attended only one private workout with the Atlanta Falcons and was the team he was linked to throughout the draft process.[6][7] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Toilolo was projected to be a fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the eighth best tight end prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[8]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 8+1⁄8 in
(2.04 m) 		260 lb
(118 kg) 		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.86 s 1.70 s 2.83 s 4.57 s 7.09 s 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		 17 reps
All values from NFL Combine[9]

Atlanta Falcons

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2013

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The Atlanta Falcons selected Toilolo in the fourth round with the 133rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.[10] He was the second tight end selected from Stanford in 2013, behind former teammate Zach Ertz who was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (35th overall).[11]

On May 21, 2013, the Falcons signed Toilolo to a four-year, $2.46 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $300,584.[12]

Throughout training camp, Toilolo competed against Chase Coffman for the job as the backup tight end behind Tony Gonzalez.[13] Head coach Mike Smith named Toilolo the third tight end on the depth chart behind Gonzalez and Coffman.[14]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Atlanta Falcons' season-opening 23–17 loss at the New Orleans Saints. The following week, Toilolo made his first career reception on a four-yard pass from Matt Ryan and was tackled by Alec Ogletree in the fourth quarter of a 31–24 victory over the St. Louis Rams.[15] On September 22, 2013, Toilolo made his first career start and scored the first touchdown of his career on a two-yard pass by Matt Ryan in the third quarter of a 27–23 loss to the Miami Dolphins.[16] During a Week 8 matchup at the Arizona Cardinals, Toilolo made a season-high three receptions for six yards in a 27–13 loss. Toilolo finished his rookie season in 2013 with a total of 11 receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns in three starts and 16 games.[17]

2014

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Toilolo in 2014 with the Atlanta Falcons

Toilolo was slated to become the starting tight end after the retirement of Tony Gonzalez and the departure of Chase Coffman in free agency. Throughout training camp, he competed with Mickey Shuler Jr. and Bear Pascoe for the starting tight end position.[18] Head coach Mike Smith named Toilolo the starting tight end to start the regular season.[19]

Toilolo started the Atlanta Falcons' season-opener against the New Orleans Saints and caught three passes for 19 yards and scored a one-yard touchdown during their 37–34 overtime victory.[20] On October 12, 2014, he caught three passes for a season-high 34 receiving yards in a 27–13 loss to the Chicago Bears. In Week 16, Toilolo made a season-high four receptions for 17 yards as Atlanta defeated the New Orleans Saints 30–14. He finished the 2014 season with 31 receptions for 238 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 16 starts. He also finished fourth in the NFL in dropped receptions with six.[21] Head coach Mike Smith was fired after the Falcons finished 6–10 in 2014.

2015

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Toilolo faced stiff competition for the starting tight end job after the Atlanta Falcons hired Dan Quinn as the new head coach. He was named the backup tight end to newly acquired free agent Jacob Tamme after beating out Tony Moeaki and Mickey Shuler Jr.[22]

On October 15, 2015, Toilolo had a season-high two receptions for 18 yards during a 31–21 loss at the New Orleans Saints. Under offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, he was used primarily as a blocking tight end and saw a drastic drop in his reception total, finishing with only seven receptions for 44 receiving yards in 16 games and 15 starts.[23][24]

2016

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Toilolo entered training camp competing for the role as the backup tight end to Jacob Tamme against former Stanford teammate Austin Hooper, who was drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. Head coach Dan Quinn named Toilolo the third string tight end to begin the regular season, behind Tamme and Hooper.[25]

On October 16, 2016, Toilolo made three receptions for 69 yards and caught a 46-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan during a 26–24 loss at the Seattle Seahawks. He was inserted into the starting tight end position during Week 10 after Jacob Tamme suffered a shoulder injury that ended his season.[26] In Week 9, he caught a 32-yard touchdown reception during a 43–28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished the season with 13 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 11 starts.[27]

The Atlanta Falcons finished first in the NFC South with an 11–5 record and received a playoff berth with a first round bye. On January 14, 2017, Toilolo started in his first career playoff game and caught two passes for 26-yard in a 36–20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round. On February 5, 2017, he started in Super Bowl LI as the Falcons were defeated 34–28 by the New England Patriots in overtime.[28]

2017

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On March 9, 2017, the Falcons signed Toilolo to a three-year, $12 million contract extension with a signing bonus of $3 million.[29][12]

Throughout training camp, Toilolo competed to retain his starting tight end position against Austin Hooper and rookie Eric Saubert. Head coach Dan Quinn named him the second tight end behind Austin Hooper to begin the 2017 regular season.[30]

During a Week 3 matchup at the Detroit Lions, Toilolo made his first start of the season in Atlanta's 30–26 victory. The following week, Toilolo made a season-high three receptions for 21 yards during a 23–17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. On November 20, 2017, he caught two passes for 31 yards and scored on a 25-yard touchdown reception as the Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34–31.[31]

On March 2, 2018, Toilolo was released by the Falcons.[32]

Detroit Lions

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On March 28, 2018, Toilolo signed with the Detroit Lions.[33]

San Francisco 49ers

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Toilolo with the 49ers in 2019

On May 15, 2019, Toilolo signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[34] Although Toilolo only caught two passes for the 49ers, he was regularly deployed as a blocking tight end.[35] The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[36]

New York Giants

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On March 26, 2020, Toilolo signed a two-year contract with the New York Giants.[37]

On August 4, 2021, Toilolo suffered a torn Achilles during practice and was ruled out for the season.[38]

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