Jacob Tuioti-Mariner
Jacob Siaosiselaginato Tuioti-Mariner (born July 25, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCLA. Early years. Born in Corona, California to a Samoan American family, Tuioti-Mariner attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. As a senior, he contributed to the team winning the CIF Pac-5 Division championship and the CIF state championship Open Division bowl game. Professional career. Atlanta Falcons. 2018 season. Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3 , 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract on December 31, 2018. 2019 season. On August 31, 2019, Tuioti-Mariner was waived by the Falcons and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 4, 2019. 2020 season. In Week 12 of the 2020 Season against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tuioti-Mariner recovered a fumble forced by teammate Foyesade Oluokun on Derek Carr and later recorded a strip sack on Carr that he recovered himself  during the 43–6 win. Tuioti-Mariner was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 12. 2021 season. Tuioti-Mariner signed a contract extension with the Falcons on March 11, 2021. He was waived on November 9, 2021. Pittsburgh Steelers. On November 11, 2021, Tuioti-Mariner signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. Carolina Panthers. On January 5, 2022, Tuioti-Mariner was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Steelers practice squad. Personal life. Tuioti-Mariner's cousin, A.J. Epenesa, is also a professional football player. His father played both professional volleyball and rugby with  a 45 vertical jump. Tuioti-Mariner is 1 of 7 siblings. His eldest brother, Clarence Tuioti-Mariner, played for the University of Hawaii football; as well as his other brother Max Tuioti-Mariner who played for the University of Colorado football.