Mosese Vahae Fehoko Faletau Vea, also known as Tevita Tuipulotu Tuliakiono Vita Vea, is a nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League.
He was born on February 5, 1995. Prior to being taken by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, he played college football at Washington.
Vea injured his calf during training camp, missing the entire preseason as well as the first three games of the regular season. Vea recorded his first career sack during Week 10’s 16-3 loss to the Washington Redskins.
At the conclusion of his first season, he recorded 28 tackles and three sacks.
In Week 12’s 35-22 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Vea recorded a sack, a career-high two pass deflections, and caught a one-yard touchdown throw from quarterback Jameis Winston.
Vea, who weighs 347 pounds, is now the ninth player in NFL history to achieve both records in the same game. Vea now holds the record for the heaviest athlete to ever catch a touchdown.
Additionally, he was the first defensive player to do so since J. J. Watt in 2014. He started all 16 games, recording a total of 35 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, and three passes defended.
Height in meters and feet
Vita Vea’s height is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight in KG and ibs
Vita Vea’s weight is 347 lb (157 kg)
