Taulia Tagovailoa had an incredibly productive career after transferring from Alabama to Maryland, but his brief one-year stint behind his brother, Tua, in 2019 set the stage for his development. The former four-star recruit attempted only 12 passes in 2019 before he was offered the chance to compete for the starting job with the Terrapins.
By the end of his four seasons at Maryland, he was one of the most dangerous pocket passers in the nation. He showed off a blend of big-play ability, accuracy, and guts to intrigue NFL teams. Several NFL teams gave Tagovailoa the chance to attend camps before he headed north of the border to the Canadian Football League.The Thompson High School native in Alabaster, Alabama, spent the 2024 season in the CFL. He played in eight games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but was only threw one pass and ran the ball three times.
On Monday, he was released from Hamilton as they made annual roster cuts before the preseason begins.
“It was the fit,” Hamilton coach Scott Milanovich said about Tagovailoa’s release. “I think he has a lot of talent. He’s got a chance.
“I figure he’ll get picked up by somebody else. It was a fit within what we’re looking for in this offense. He’s a great kid. I wish him well. It’s hard to see him go.”
Tagovailoa’s professional career is now at a crossroads. He attempted only 12 passes, completing nine for 100 yards and one touchdown in 2019 as the backup to Tua and Mac Jones at Alabama. He later became the Big Ten’s career leader in passing yards
With 11,256 yards and 76 touchdowns on his resume, experience and production are of no concern for suitors. But the diminutive 5-foot-11 passer is running out of opportunities.
We’ll see if a CFL or NFL team gives him the chance, or if he’ll have to look toward the UFL for playing time.
