- Jesse Mahelona
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Jesse Mahelona No. 60, 69, 74, 94 Defensive tackle Personal information Date of birth: April 7, 1983 Place of birth: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Date of death: September 5, 2009 (aged 26) Place of death: Hawaii Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 311 lb (141 kg) Career information College: Tennessee NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169 Debuted in 2006 for the Tennessee Titans Last played in 2007 for the Atlanta Falcons Career history - Tennessee Titans (2006–2007)
- Miami Dolphins (2007)
- Atlanta Falcons (2007)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2008)*
- *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active Career highlights and awards - None
Career NFL statistics as of 2008 Tackles 11 Sacks 1.0 Forced fumbles 0 Stats at NFL.com 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.
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Professional career
Tennessee Titans
He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 5th Round of the 2006 NFL Draft, 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 at a high speed. Police reported that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, without a seat-belt.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "60 Jesse Mahelona". jaguars.com. http://jaguars.com/Team/Player.aspx?id=2821. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
- ^ a b "Former Local NFL Player Jesse Mahelona Dead". thaidian.com. 2009-09-06. http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sports/former-local-nfl-player-jesse-mahelona-dead_100243615.html. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
- ^ "Mahelona 'celebration' slated for Sept. 26". westhawaitoday.com. 2009-09-13. http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2009/09/13/sports/local_sports//sports01.txt. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
- ^ "Former Tennessee Football Star Killed in One-Car Collision". thetennesseeautoaccidentattorney.com. 2009-09-06. http://www.thetennesseeautoaccidentattorney.com/former-tennessee-football-star-killed-in-one-car-collision/. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
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Categories:- 1983 births
- 2009 deaths
- People from Honolulu, Hawaii
- Players of American football from Hawaii
- Hawaiian players of American football
- American football defensive tackles
- Tennessee Volunteers football players
- Tennessee Titans players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Road accident deaths in Hawaii
- Alcohol-related deaths in Hawaii
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