Itula Mili was born on April 20,1973 and is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 10-year career as a tight end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Itula Mili
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Itula Mili played college football for the BYU Cougars, earning first-team All-American honors in 1996.
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In track and field, Itula Mili was the state high jump champion as a junior.
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Itula Mili chose to attend BYU where he majored in business management.
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Itula Mili played tight end and half-back for the Cougars during his football career.
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Itula Mili began his freshman season in 1991 and was second string the season after Ty Detmer's Heisman Trophy season for the cougars.
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In 1994, his sophomore season, Itula Mili filled in two games for the injured starter Chad Lewis.
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At the start of his junior season, Itula Mili was moved to the half-back position.
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Itula Mili finished his college career with 125 receptions for 1,763 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Cougars, along with 13 carries for 50 yards.
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Itula Mili was drafted in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft by the Seahawks.
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Itula Mili played on a Seahawks Super Bowl team that consisted of Walter Jones, Shaun Alexander, Matt Hasselbeck, Mack Strong, Steve Hutchinson, and fellow Samoan teammate Lofa Tatupu.
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On January 4,2007, Itula Mili was released from the Seahawks to make room for Ben Obomanu on the roster.