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| Fullback | |
| Date of birth: January 3, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: Salt Lake City , Utah | |
| Height: 1.88 m | Weight: 127 kg |
| NFL debut | |
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| 2010 for the San Francisco 49ers | |
| Career | |
| College : Oregon | |
| Not drafted in 2010 | |
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| Current status: Free Agent | |
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Selected NFL stats (as of 17th week of the 2016 season) |
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| erlaufene yards | 5 |
| run touchdowns | 1 |
| trapped yards | 11 |
| caught touchdowns | 1 |
| Tackles | 12 |
| Statistics at NFL.com | |
William T. "Will" Tukuafu (born January 3, 1984 ) is an American American football player. He plays in the position of fullback , most recently for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). He is currently a free agent .
NFL
Seattle Seahawks
On June 9, 2010, the Seattle Seahawks engaged the free agent Tukuafu. He was released on June 22, 2010.
San Francisco 49ers
On August 12, 2010, he was hired as a defensive lineman by the San Francisco 49ers for their practice squad , before the 49ers promoted him to the main squad on December 18. On March 8, 2012, the San Francisco 49ers extended Tukuafu's contract for two years. Since the 2013 season , the 49ers have been using Tukuafu more and more as fullbacks. On August 30, 2013, Tukuafu was placed on the Injured Reserve List due to injury . Tukuafu was released on September 10, but Tukuafu was re-engaged by the 49ers on December 18.
Seattle Seahawks
On October 29, 2014, the Seahawks signed Tukuafu again after Fullback Derrick Coleman was injured. On April 1, 2015, the Seahawks extended Tukuafu's contract for one year. On November 15, 2015, he scored the first touchdown of his career in the game against the Arizona Cardinals . On August 21, 2016, he was re-engaged by the Seahawks. He was released on September 3, 2016. On September 13, 2016 he was signed again. Tukuafu was released eight days later. On October 26, 2016, he was signed again. After suffering a concussion , he was placed on the Injured Reserve List in mid-December . After the season he became a free agent .
Individual evidence
- ^ Seahawks sign four; release four. (No longer available online.) In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks, June 9, 2010; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b c 49ers Place Bruce Miller on IR, Sign Tukuafu. (No longer available online.) In: 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers, December 18, 2013; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Tukuafu Signs 2-year Extension. (No longer available online.) In: 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers, March 8, 2012; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Taylor Price: Will Tukuafu Continues Two-Way Role. (No longer available online.) In: 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers, May 9, 2013; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ 49ers Release 19 Players, Set 53-man Roster. (No longer available online.) In: 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers, August 30, 2013; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ 49ers Activate Dobbs; Tukuafu Waived / Injured. (No longer available online.) In: 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers, September 10, 2013, archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Clare Farnsworth: Wednesday in Hawkville: Will Tukuafu is a fullback with a heavy emphasis on the full. (No longer available online.) In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks, October 29, 2014; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Tony Drovetto: Seahawks re-sign fullback Will Tukuafu, defensive tackle Jesse Williams. (No longer available online.) In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks April 1, 2015, archived from the original January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Tony Drovetto: Seahawks fullback Will Tukuafu Scores First Career touchdown. (No longer available online.) In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks, November 15, 2015; archived from the original on January 7, 2016 ; accessed on January 7, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ John Boyle: Seahawks Sign FB Will Tukuafu; Waive FB Jonathan Amosa. (No longer available online.) Seattle Seahawks, Aug 21, 2016, archived from the original on Aug 22, 2016 ; accessed on August 21, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Seattle Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Defensive Backs LJ McCray And Dewey McDonald. (No longer available online.) Seattle Seahawks, September 3, 2016, archived from the original on November 27, 2016 ; accessed on September 4, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Seahawks sign CB Neiko Thorpe, FB Will Tukuafu; release CB Tharold Simon, FB Tani Tupou. The Seattle Times, September 13, 2016, accessed September 14, 2016 .
- ^ Brady Henderson: Seahawks cut Will Tukuafu, add RB Terrence Magee to practice squad. September 21, 2016, accessed September 25, 2016 .
- ↑ Seahawks bring back FB Will Tukuafu, release veteran RB CJ Spiller. The Seattle Times, October 26, 2016, accessed October 29, 2016 .
- ^ Seahawks Sign, RB Kelvin Taylor, LB Ronald Powell; Place RB Troymaine Pope, FB Will Tukuafu On Injured Reserve. (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on January 8, 2017 ; accessed on January 8, 2017 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Seahawks 2017 free agent tracker updated. The Seattle Times, March 20, 2017, accessed March 10, 2018 .
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Tukuafu, Will |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Tukuafu, William T. (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd January 1984 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Salt Lake City , Utah , United States |