1. David John Uiagalelei is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League.
18 Facts About DJ Uiagalelei
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DJ Uiagalelei played college football for the Clemson Tigers, Oregon State Beavers, and Florida State Seminoles.
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DJ Uiagalelei signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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DJ Uiagalelei, who is of Samoan descent, attended St John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.
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DJ Uiagalelei signed with them on December 18,2019, and enrolled at Clemson on January 8,2020.
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DJ Uiagalelei started his first game for Clemson on October 31,2020, against Boston College.
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DJ Uiagalelei replaced Trevor Lawrence, who was ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19.
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DJ Uiagalelei completed 31 passes on 40 attempts for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns in leading Clemson to a comeback victory after being down by 18 points in the first half.
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In 2021, after Trevor Lawrence left for the NFL, DJ Uiagalelei became Clemson's starting quarterback.
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DJ Uiagalelei signed a deal with Dr Pepper and Bojangles to appear in their commercials throughout the season.
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DJ Uiagalelei played poorly, going 19-for-37 on pass attempts, threw for 178 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception.
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On December 24,2022, DJ Uiagalelei announced that he would be transferring to Oregon State University of the Pac-12 Conference.
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On July 11,2023, DJ Uiagalelei was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round, with the 610th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.
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On January 1,2024, DJ Uiagalelei announced that he would be transferring to Florida State University for his final year of eligibility.
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On December 16,2024, DJ Uiagalelei declared for the 2025 NFL draft.
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DJ Uiagalelei attended regular Bible study while at Clemson and wears wristbands with Bible verses on them including Jeremiah 33:3, Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 6:10, and Romans 12:2.
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DJ Uiagalelei has a younger brother, Matayo, who plays defensive end for the Oregon Ducks.
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DJ Uiagalelei was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball in the 20th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, but did not sign.