Tevita Ofahengaue Explained

Tevita Lotoatau Ofahengaue (born 9 July 1974) is a former American football tight end. He was the last (246th) pick in the 2001 NFL draft, thus qualifying as that year's "Mr. Irrelevant".^[1] He was drafted out of Brigham Young University by the Arizona Cardinals.^{[2] [3]}

Post-football

Ofahengaue currently lives in Utah with his wife Carey and their seven children. He and his wife own a private foster agency together, Crossroads Youth Services. Ofahengaue is currently serving as the football Director of Player Personnel at BYU.

Legal troubles

In July 2011, Ofahengaue, along with Reno Mahe, was charged with theft for allegedly playing a part in stealing more than $55,000 in gasoline from a construction company in 2010.^{[4] [5]} In January 2014, all charges were dropped and dismissed in court by Judge Denise Lindberg.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2001 NFL Draft Listing . 17 March 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
2. Web site: Freeman . Mike . 5 August 2001 . PRO FOOTBALL; Mr. Irrelevant Is Mr. Invisible in the N.F.L. . 18 November 2023 . The New York TimesS.
3. Web site: Fleming . David . 23 April 2001 . Meet Mr. Irrelevant . 18 November 2023 . ESPN.com.
4. Web site: Morgan . Emiley . 15 July 2011 . Ex-BYU football player Reno Mahe, 4 others face felony theft charges in gasoline case . 18 November 2023 . Deseret News.
5. Web site: Morgan . Emiley . 7 October 2011 . Theft trials ordered for 2 ex-BYU football players, 2 others . 18 November 2023 . Deseret News.