1. Kaluka Maiava was born on March 22,1987 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Kaluka Maiava
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Kaluka Maiava played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Kaluka Maiava modeled himself after Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.
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However, Kaluka Maiava decided to visit other programs and eventually drawn to USC, where he was attracted to the energy of the players and coaches, the program's popularity and the Hollywood atmosphere.
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Kaluka Maiava committed to USC on October 11,2004; he joined the same class as fellow Trojans linebacker Brian Cushing.
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Kaluka Maiava is the first player from Maui to play for USC.
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Kaluka Maiava won the team player of the game award against rival-Notre Dame, and had the highest number tackles in games were USC struggled against opposing teams' rushing attack.
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Kaluka Maiava was one of twelve USC players, including the four senior linebackers Brian Cushing, Kaluka Maiava, Clay Matthews III, and Rey Maualuga, who attended the by-invitation-only 2009 NFL Scouting Combine.
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Kaluka Maiava was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round, 104th overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
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On March 13,2013, Kaluka Maiava signed a three-year, $6 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.
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On July 10,2013, Kaluka Maiava was charged with assault and criminal property damage.
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Kaluka Maiava was released by the Raiders on November 17,2014.
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Kaluka Maiava is currently a head coach of the Hawaii Preparatory Academy football team.
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Kaluka Maiava is the grandson of professional wrestler Neff Maiava, and the nephew of Dwayne Johnson, who played football at Miami before gaining fame as professional wrestler "The Rock".