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 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 311 lb (141 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2008 | |||||||||
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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.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth Round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played ten games for the Titans in the 2006 season, and was released on September 11, 2007.[1]
Miami Dolphins
On October 24, 2007, he was waived by the Miami Dolphins.
Atlanta Falcons
He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve. Mahelona was cut on December 29, 2007.[2]
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.[3] 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.[2] Mahelona's vehicle collided with construction equipment. Police reported that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "60 Jesse Mahelona". jaguars.com. Archived from the original on 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
- 1 2 "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dead". thaidian.com. 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
- ↑ "Mahelona 'celebration' slated for Sept. 26". westhawaitoday.com. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
- ↑ "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dies in Crash". KGMB9. 2009-09-05. Archived from the original on September 15, 2009. Retrieved 2013-11-05.