American football player (born 1997)
American football player
Olive Sagapolu
Sagapolu with the Packers in 2019
Position:
Defensive tackle Born: (1997-02-16 ) February 16, 1997 (age 27)
Pago Pago , American SamoaHeight: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 331 lb (150 kg) High school:
Mater Dei (
Santa Ana, California ) College:
Wisconsin (2015–2018) Undrafted:
2019
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active Player stats at
PFR
Olive Sagapolu (born February 16, 1997) is an
American football
defensive tackle for the
Houston Roughnecks of the
United Football League (UFL). He played college football at
Wisconsin .
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
On July 26, 2019, Sagapolu signed with the
Green Bay Packers of the
National Football League (NFL).
[1] He was waived on August 31.
[2]
Detroit Lions
On December 17, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to the
Detroit Lions ' practice squad.
[3] On December 30, 2019, Sagapolu was signed to a reserve/future contract.
[4] On August 27, 2020, Sagapolu was waived by the Lions.
[5] He was re-signed four days later but waived again on September 5.
[6]
[7]
Atlanta Falcons
On May 17, 2021, Sagapolu was signed by the
Atlanta Falcons .
[8] On August 24, the Falcons released Sagapolu.
[9]
Pittsburgh Maulers
Sagapolu was selected in the 24th round of the
2022 USFL draft by the
Pittsburgh Maulers
[10] He was released from his contract on August 14, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.
[11]
Philadelphia Eagles
Sagapolu signed with the
Philadelphia Eagles on August 14, 2023.
[12] He was released on August 29, 2023.
[13]
New Jersey Generals
On October 31, 2023, Sagapolu signed with the
New Jersey Generals .
[14] The Generals folded when the
XFL and USFL merged to create the
United Football League (UFL).
[15]
Houston Roughnecks
On January 5, 2024, Sagapolu was selected by the
Houston Roughnecks during the
2024 UFL dispersal draft .
[16] He was placed on injured reserve on April 15, 2024.
[17]
Personal life
Sagapolu's uncle
Domata Peko played in the NFL and went to Michigan State. Another uncle
Tupe Peko played in the NFL and
Arena Football League . Sagapolu enjoys swimming in the ocean, playing the ukulele and singing.
[18]
References
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"Packers sign running back, defensive lineman" . Packers.com . July 26, 2019.
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"Packers announce roster moves" . Packers.com . August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020 .
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"Lions sign free agents LB Christian Sam & DT Olive Sagapolu to practice squad" . DetroitLions.com . December 17, 2019.
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"Lions report 11 Reserve/Future signings" . DetroitLions.com . December 30, 2019. Archived from
the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2022 .
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"Lions sign DT Kevin Wilkins, waive Olive Sagapolu" . usatoday.com . August 27, 2020.
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"Lions sign free agent DT Olive Sagapolu" . DetroitLions.com . November 20, 2019.
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"Lions announce roster moves" . DetroitLions.com . December 17, 2019.
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"Falcons sign defensive linemen Eli Ankou and Olive Sagapolu" . Atlantafalcons.com . May 17, 2021.
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"Falcons sign QB Josh Rosen, release five others" . AtlantaFalcons.com . August 24, 2021.
^ Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022).
"USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league" .
Sporting News .
^ @USFLMaulers (August 14, 2023).
"Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team" (
Tweet ). Retrieved August 14, 2023 – via
Twitter .
^ Boyle, Owen (August 14, 2023).
"Eagles sign Olive Sagapolu, place Shaun Bradley on Injured Reserve" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . Retrieved August 14, 2023 .
^ Spadaro, Dave; McPherson, Chris (August 29, 2023).
"Eagles announce initial 53-man roster" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com .
^ Larsen, James (November 1, 2023).
"New Jersey Generals Sign Olive Sagapolu & Micah Vanterpool" . Pro Football Newsroom . Retrieved November 1, 2023 .
^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024).
"Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 14, 2024 .
^ Larsen, James [@JamesLarsenPFN] (January 5, 2024).
"BREAKING: The Houston Roughnecks (of the #USFL Division) selected Reuben Foster & Olive Sagapolu in the Dispersal Draft today, per source" (
Tweet ). Retrieved January 5, 2024 – via
Twitter .
^ @UFL_PR (April 15, 2024).
"The United Football League has announced the following transactions:" (
Tweet ). Retrieved April 15, 2024 – via
Twitter .
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" 'Olive Sagapolu' " . University of Wisconsin-Madison .
Further reading