Английская Википедия:Folorunso Fatukasi
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Folorunso Ifeyinka "Foley" Fatukasi (born March 4, 1995) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at UConn.[1]
College career
In 2015, Fatukasi was named as an honorable mention on the 2015 All-American Athletic Conference football team.[2]
Professional career
New York Jets
Fatukasi was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5] 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,[6] and activated on December 22.[7]
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.[8]
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. He played on 46% of defensive snaps, but only played one snap on special teams.
Fatukasi was released on March 5, 2024.[9]
Personal life
Fatukasi is of Nigerian descent.[10] His brother Olakunle Fatukasi is a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams.[11]
References
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