Mario Fatafehi (1999)

NFL player, Denver Broncos (2003–04)

What is Mario Fatafehi (1999) known for?

Mario Fatafehi, born on January 27, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, is an accomplished former American football player. Fatafehi wrapped up his high school education at Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, followed by stints at Snow College and Kansas State University for his collegiate level play. During his college career, he registered impressive stats with 128 tackles and 12 sacks, earning him a first-team All-American title in 2000 and Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 1999.

Following his successful college career, Fatafehi was selected in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), representing teams such as the Arizona Cardinals (2001-2002), the Carolina Panthers (2002), and the Denver Broncos (2003-2004). His contributions extended beyond the NFL, with a notable period spent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2006.

Over the course of his professional career, Fatafehi registered 57 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. You can delve deeper into his career stats on NFL.com and Pro Football Reference

Not just on the field, Fatafehi's influence extends off the pitch too, with his older brother Toni following in his footsteps to play at Foothill College and then at the University of Utah. You can read more about Mario Fatafehi's life and his significant impact on football in this Honolulu Star Bulletin article and on Just Sports Stats.