Martin Tevaseu

Martin Tevaseu
No. 95, 68
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1987-10-07) October 7, 1987 (age 37)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Anderson Valley (Boonville, California)
College:UNLV
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:13
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Martin Tauamanu Tevaseu (/ˌteɪvəˈseɪjuː/ TAY-və-SAY-yoo; born October 7, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UNLV Rebels. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 as an undrafted free agent.

Early life

Born in Oakland, Tevaseu was raised in Boonville, California, where he attended Anderson Valley High School. His parents are of Samoan descent. He signed a letter of intent to play college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, but suffered a severe knee injury during practice. He played at Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[1][2]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Tevaseu was not selected in the 2010 NFL draft. Even after running a 4.96 40 at his pro day. After attending a three-day tryout with the Cleveland Browns in early May, the team signed Tevaseu to a contract.[3] The Browns waived Tevaseu a month later.[4]

New York Jets

Tevaseu signed with the New York Jets on July 20, 2010.[4] Tevaseu broke his hand early in training camp.[5] In spite of this, Tevaseu practiced every day with a club on the broken hand. Head coach Rex Ryan praised his tenacity.[5]

Tevaseu was released from the active roster during the Jets' final round of cuts prior to the start of the season.[6] He was promptly re-signed to the team's practice squad.[7]

Tevaseu was promoted to the active roster on January 22, 2011.[8] He was waived on September 4, 2011.[9] He was signed to the practice squad on September 5. He was promoted to the active roster on October 12. He was waived on October 18.[10] He was re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[11] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22.[12] On August 31, 2012, he was waived.[13]

Indianapolis Colts

Tevaseu was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on September 1, 2012.[14] He was released on August 31, 2013 as the Indianapolis Colts got down to the league-mandated 53-player roster to start the season.

Coaching career

Martin now works as a defensive line coach[15] for Santa Rosa Junior College.

Personal life

Tevaseu was born to Debby Fanene. Tevaseu has several other siblings, two brothers and five sisters. Tevaseu is the cousin of former UNLV Rebel and fullback Frank Summers.

References

  1. ^ "NFL's Browns sign former Bear Cub Tevaseu". The Anderson Valley Advertiser Online. Valley People. January 27, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  2. ^ Ingro, Samuel (May 14, 2010). "Polamalu paving the way for Samoans, new lineman signs to Cleveland Browns". Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  3. ^ Branch, Eric (May 13, 2010). "NFL's Browns sign former Bear Cub Tevaseu". The Press Democrat. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  4. ^ a b Wilson, Aaron (July 20, 2010). "Jets sign Martin Tevaseu". National Football Post. Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  5. ^ a b Zimmerman, Lisa (October 1, 2010). "Revis Out, Pace Maybe and A Little Something About Martin Tevaseu". TheJetsBlog. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  6. ^ Mehta, Manish (September 4, 2010). "Jets 53-man roster taking shape". New York Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  7. ^ "New York Jets Transactions". National Football League. Archived from the original on October 17, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  8. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (January 22, 2011). "Jets elevate DT Martin Tevaseu, waive DB Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on January 29, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  9. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (September 4, 2011). "Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; cut Aaron Maybin". The Star-Ledger. Advance Publications. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  10. ^ Star-Ledger Staff (October 18, 2011). "Jets waive Martin Tevaseu and release Dennis Landolt from practice squad". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  11. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (October 20, 2011). "Tevaseu Re-Signed to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  12. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (October 22, 2011). "Jets place WR Logan Payne on injured reserve, call up DT Martin Tevaseu". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 23, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  13. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  14. ^ Colts.com (September 1, 2012). "Colts Remain Active on Roster Front". Indianapolis Colts. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  15. ^ "Santa Rosa Junior College". www.srjcathletics.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017.