Folorunso Fatukasi

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Folorunso Fatukasi
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Fatukasi with the New York Jets in 2018
No. 91 – Houston Texans
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-04) March 4, 1995 (age 29)
Far Rockaway, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school: Beach Channel
(Rockaway Park, New York)
College: UConn (2013–2017)
NFL draft: 2018  / round: 6 / pick: 180
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:163
Sacks:4.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Folorunso Ifeyinka "Foley" Fatukasi (born March 4, 1995) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UConn. [1]

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College career

In 2015, Fatukasi was named as an honorable mention on the 2015 All-American Athletic Conference football team. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		318 lb
(144 kg)		34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		5.29 s1.76 s3.00 s4.53 s7.44 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		33 reps
All values from NFL Combine [3] [4]

New York Jets

Fatukasi was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. [5]

In his rookie season, 2018, Fatukasi took just 3 snaps on defense, playing in one game. He was inactive for the other 15 games, but nonetheless made his NFL debut on November 25, 2018 against the New England Patriots. [6] He did not record any stats in the limited action.

In 2019, he appeared in 14 games as a reserve, recording 27 total tackles (14 solo), 7 tackles-for-loss, 3 quarterback hits, and one pass defensed. He recorded his first career sack in Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [7] He played in 40% of defensive snaps and 29% of special teams snaps.

In 2020, he started 8 games and appeared in 15, logging 42 total tackles (22 solo), 6 tackles-for-loss, 5 quarterback hits, and two passes defensed. He added 2 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while playing in 47% of defensive snaps and 34% of special teams snaps.

Fatukasi was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 17, 2020, [8] and activated on December 22. [9]

In 2021, Fatukasi played in 15 games with the Jets, starting all 15 and recording 46 total tackles (25 solo), 5 tackles-for-loss, and 6 quarterback hits. He played on a career-high 53% of defensive snaps, as well as 15% of special teams snaps.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 16, 2022, Fatukasi signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [10]

In his first season with the team, he made 13 starts, playing in a total of 14 games, and recorded 24 total tackles (13 solo), 2 tackles-for-loss, 3 quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks, and 3 passes defensed. [11] He played on 46% of defensive snaps, but only played one snap on special teams.

Fatukasi was released on March 5, 2024. [12]

Houston Texans

On March 19, 2024, Fatukasi signed with the Houston Texans. [13]

Personal life

Fatukasi is of Nigerian descent. [14] His brother Olakunle Fatukasi is a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - FOLEY FATUKASI". www.nfl.com. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Folorunso Fatukasi | Connecticut, DT : 2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". www.draftscout.com. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Foley Fatukasi Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Folorunso Fatukasi College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ Butchko, John (April 28, 2018). "Jets select Parry Nickerson with 179th overall pick and Folorunso Fatukasi with 180th overall pick in 2018 NFL Draft". GangGreenNation.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  6. ↑ "New England Patriots at New York Jets - November 25th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Folorunso Fatukasi 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jets' Folorunso Fatukasi: Shifts to COVID-19 list". CBSSports.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  9. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (December 22, 2020). "Jets Activate DT Folorunso Fatukasi, Place LB Harvey Langi on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  10. ↑ Oehser, John (March 16, 2022). "Official: Fatukasi agrees to terms". Jaguars.com. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Folorunso Fatukasi 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ↑ Oehser, John (March 5, 2024). "Official: Jaguars Release Darious Williams, Rayshawn Jenkins and Foley Fatukasi". Jaguars.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (03-19-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ Okupa, Francis (April 23, 2018). "Nigeria dominates Africa's 2018 NFL draftee list". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  15. ↑ Cannizzaro, Mark (November 28, 2020). "Fatukasi brothers living their dreams with Jets, Rutgers in unique times". New York Post. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
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