Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona (April 7, 1983 – September 5, 2009) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Tennessee.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | April 7, 1983 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | September 5, 2009 (aged 26) Kealakekua, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 311 lb (141 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Kealakehe (HI) | ||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2006 / round: 5 / pick: 169 | ||||||
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In addition, Mahelona was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
College career
editMahelona 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 from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.[2]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m) |
311 lb (141 kg) |
31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
5.37 s | 4.84 s | 7.63 s | 27.0 in (0.69 m) |
7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
27 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4] | ||||||||||||
Tennessee Titans
editHe was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.[5] He played ten games for the Titans in the 2006 season, and was released on September 11, 2007.[1][6]
Miami Dolphins
editOn October 24, 2007, Mahelona was waived by the Miami Dolphins.[7]
Atlanta Falcons
editMahelona was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve.[8] He was cut on December 29, 2007.[9]
Jacksonville Jaguars
editMahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008,[1] after defensive tackle Tywain Myles was waived. He was cut August 30.[10] He did not make the opening day roster.
Death
editMahelona was killed in an automobile accident in Hawaii early on the morning of September 5, 2009.[9] Mahelona's vehicle collided with construction equipment. Police reported that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.[11]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Jesse Mahelona Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jesse Mahelona College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Jesse Mahelona 2006 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Friedman, Jackie (October 25, 2007). "Schulters returns to shore up secondary". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Kealakehe alum Mahelona signs with Falcons". The Honolulu Advertiser. November 20, 2007. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dead". thaidian.com. September 6, 2009. Archived from the original on September 7, 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.