Jesse Mahelona
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | April 7, 1983 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | ||||||||||
| Died: | September 5, 2009 (aged 26) Hawaii | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2006 / round: 5 / pick: 169 | ||||||||||
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Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona (April 7, 1983 – September 5, 2009) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Tennessee.
Mahelona was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
College career
Mahelona attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He contributed in the 2004 and 2005 seasons as a junior college transfer.[2]
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.[3] He played ten games for the Titans in the 2006 season, and was released on September 11, 2007.[1][4]
Miami Dolphins
On October 24, 2007, Mahelona was waived by the Miami Dolphins.[5]
Atlanta Falcons
Mahelona was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve.[6] He was cut on December 29, 2007.[7]
Jacksonville Jaguars
Mahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008,[1] after defensive tackle Tywain Myles was waived. He was cut August 30.[8] He did not make the opening day roster.
Death
Mahelona was killed in an automobile accident in Hawaii early on the morning of September 5, 2009.[7] Mahelona's vehicle collided with construction equipment. Police reported that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "60 Jesse Mahelona". jaguars.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ^ "Jesse Mahelona". University of Tennessee Athletics. February 24, 2012. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Jesse Mahelona 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Friedman, Jackie. "Schulters returns to shore up secondary". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Kealakehe alum Mahelona signs with Falcons". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dead". thaidian.com. September 6, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ^ "Mahelona 'celebration' slated for Sept. 26". westhawaitoday.com. September 13, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- ^ "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dies in Crash". KGMB9. September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on September 15, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2013.