Sea Devils sign Taulia Tagovailoa as new QB1

Just days after Micah Leon suffered an injury, the Hamburg Sea Devils have found their new starting quarterback: Taulia Tagovailoa.

Tagovailoa joins the Hamburg franchise as the replacement for Leon, who was recently placed on Injured Reserve and is expected to miss several games. With this signing, the Sea Devils bring in a talented and experienced player — especially known in the world of college football.

A record-breaking college career

Taulia Tagovailoa played college football at Alabama and Maryland. At Maryland, he broke multiple records:

• Most completions and passing yards in a single season and in school history
• Tied the school’s single-season record for touchdowns
• Holds the all-time passing yards record in the Big Ten Conference, one of the top college leagues in the U.S.

First pro experience in CFL

After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Tagovailoa had a tryout with the Seattle Seahawks before signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent nine games on the practice squad before making his debut in August 2024. In total, he appeared in eight CFL games, recording one completed pass, ten rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown.

A famous football family

For many fans, the name sounds familiar — and rightly so. Taulia is the younger brother of Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.

With his strong college background and professional experience, Taulia Tagovailoa now gets the chance to lead the Sea Devils. Fans in Hamburg — and across the ELF — are excited to see what he can bring to the field.

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