20 Facts About Pita Taumoepenu

Pita Taumoepenu was born on March 9,1994 and is an American professional football linebacker for the St Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League.

Pita Taumoepenu was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

On October 4,2016, it was announced Pita Taumoepenu had received an invitation to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

Pita Taumoepenu was one of eight Utah players invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pita Taumoepenu completed the majority of combine drills and finished second amongst all the defensive lineman in the 40-yard dash and the three-cone drill, only behind Kansas State's Jordan Willis, and finished sixth in the short shuttle.

On March 23,2017, Pita Taumoepenu attended Utah's pro day and performed the majority of combine drills.

Pita Taumoepenu was ranked the 29th best outside linebacker prospect by NFLDraftScout.

On September 1,2018, Pita Taumoepenu was waived by the 49ers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

On December 5,2018, Pita Taumoepenu was promoted to the active roster.

On May 28,2019, Pita Taumoepenu was waived by the 49ers.

On May 29,2019, Pita Taumoepenu was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.

Pita Taumoepenu was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 10,2019.

On November 20,2019, Pita Taumoepenu was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.

Pita Taumoepenu was waived on May 4,2020, but rejoined the team on August 30,2020.

On October 20,2020, Pita Taumoepenu was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

Pita Taumoepenu re-signed with their practice squad on September 22,2021.

Pita Taumoepenu was drafted by the Vegas Vipers of the XFL in the 2023 XFL Draft.

On May 4,2023, Pita Taumoepenu was named the inaugural XFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Pita Taumoepenu was released from his contract on August 7,2023.

Pita Taumoepenu re-signed with the team on October 18,2024.