Hercules Mata'afa was born on September 18,1995 and is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League.
14 Facts About Hercules Mata'afa
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Hercules Mata'afa played college football for the Washington State Cougars, earning consensus All-American honors in 2017.
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Hercules Mata'afa signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018.
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Hercules Mata'afa was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press.
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On December 31,2017, Hercules Mata'afa declared his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL draft.
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Hercules Mata'afa signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 30,2018.
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Hercules Mata'afa was signed back to the Vikings for the 2019 preseason.
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Hercules Mata'afa managed to make the final roster coming out of training camp.
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Hercules Mata'afa was waived by the Vikings on October 13,2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.
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Hercules Mata'afa was promoted to the active roster on November 6,2020.
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On December 28,2021, Hercules Mata'afa was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, but was released six days later.
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Hercules Mata'afa signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League on May 19,2022.
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Hercules Mata'afa re-signed with the Generals on October 11,2023.
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On January 5,2024, Hercules Mata'afa was selected by the Birmingham Stallions during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.