Viliami Alfred Moala was an American football defensive tackle of Tongan descent.
10 Facts About Viliami Moala
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Viliami Moala did attend football games of Grant Union High School, where his older brother Sione was playing.
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Still, Viliami Moala was named California's Junior Player of the Year, the first lineman to do so since Manny Fernandez of San Lorenzo in 1962.
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Viliami Moala had 131 tackles, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception that he returned 25 yards, three blocked punts and a blocked field goal on the season.
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Viliami Moala announced his decision to play for the Golden Bears at the Army All-American Bowl, and has been described by recruiters as the "jewel" of California's 2011 recruiting class.
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Viliami Moala was used as one of the backfield blockers in the team's punt game.
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Viliami Moala entered the 2014 NFL draft after his junior season.
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Viliami Moala went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, but was signed for training camp by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Viliami Moala was born to Nauela and Lupe Viliami Moala, both natives of Tonga who emigrated to the United States in the early 1980s.
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Viliami Moala died on September 28,2023, at the age of 30.