Taitusi Lutui
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Taitusi Lutui | |
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Date of birth | May 5, 1983 |
Place of birth | Ha'api, Tonga |
Position(s) | Offensive guard |
College | USC |
NFL Draft | 2006 / Round 2/ Pick 41 |
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2006-Present | Arizona Cardinals |
Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui (born May 5, 1983 in Ha'api, Tonga) is an American football offensive lineman for the National Football League Arizona Cardinals.
[edit] College Career
Lutui was an All-America guard on the University of Southern California Trojans. At 370 pounds, he was the heaviest USC Trojans player of all-time. Previously, he was an All-American junior college player in Utah at Snow College.
[edit] Professional Career
Lutui was selected in the second round (41st overall) of the 2006 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals, where he will be reunited with former USC teammate Matt Leinart. He will be playing where he grew up (Mesa, AZ).
[edit] Amateur Minor League Career
Lutui played in the Arizona Football League for the Globe-Miami Sting.[1]