Martin Tevaseu

Martin Tevaseu

No. 96     New York Jets
Nose tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: October 7, 1987 (1987-10-07) (age 24)
Place of birth: Oakland, California
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	Weight: 325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
College: UNLV
Undrafted in 2010
Debuted in 2011 for the New York Jets
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2010)* New York Jets (2010–present) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
None
Stats at NFL.com

Martin Tauamanu Tevaseu (pronounced /ˌteɪvəˈseɪjuː/ tay-və-say-ew) born October 7, 1987) is an American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at UNLV.

Early years

Tevaseu attended Anderson Valley High School. He signed a letter of intent to play college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, but suffered a severe knee injury during practice. He played at Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to UNLV.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Tevaseu was not selected in the 2010 NFL Draft. After attending a three-day tryout with the Cleveland Browns in early May, the team signed Tevaseu to a contract.^[1] The Browns waived Tevaseu a month later.^[2]

New York Jets

Tevaseu signed with the New York Jets on July 20, 2010.^[2] Tevaseu broke his hand early in training camp.^[3] In spite of this, Tevaseu practiced everyday with a club on the broken hand. Head coach Rex Ryan praised his tenacity.^[3]

Tevaseu was released from the active roster during the Jets' final round of cuts prior to the start of the season.^[4] He was promptly resigned to the team's practice squad.^[5]

Tevaseu was promoted to the active roster on January 22, 2011.^[6] He was waived on September 4, 2011.^[7] He was signed to the practice squad on September 5. He was promoted to the active roster on October 12. He was waived on October 18.^[8] He was re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later.^[9] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22.^[10]

Personal

Tevaseu was born to Debby Fanene. Tevaseu has several other siblings, two brothers and five sisters. Tevaseu is the cousin of former UNLV Rebel and current San Diego Chargers fullback Frank Summers.

References

1. ^ Branch, Eric (May 13, 2010). "NFL's Browns sign former Bear Cub Tevaseu". The Press Democrat (The New York Times Company). Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5tNXhimF8. Retrieved October 10, 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Wilson, Aaron (July 20, 2010). "Jets sign Martin Tevaseu". National Football Post. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5tNY3AmrL. Retrieved October 10, 2010. 
3. ^ ^{a b} Zimmerman, Lisa (October 1, 2010). "Revis Out, Pace Maybe and A Little Something About Martin Tevaseu". TheJetsBlog. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5tNZIEqv8. Retrieved October 10, 2010. 
4. ^ Mehta, Manish (September 4, 2010). "Jets 53-man roster taking shape". New York Daily News (Mortimer Zuckerman). http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2010/09/jets-53-man-roster-taking-shap.html. Retrieved October 10, 2010. 
5. ^ "New York Jets Transactions". National Football League. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5tNZwgn9n. Retrieved October 10, 2010. 
6. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (January 22, 2011). "Jets elevate DT Martin Tevaseu, waive DB Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). Archived from the original on January 25, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5w0k9WWqQ. Retrieved January 25, 2011. 
7. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (September 4, 2011). "Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; cut Aaron Maybin". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html. Retrieved September 4, 2011. 
8. ^ Star-Ledger Staff (October 18, 2011). "Jets waive Martin Tevaseu and release Dennis Landolt from practice squad". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/62XTKKsDl. Retrieved October 18, 2011. 
9. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (October 20, 2011). "Tevaseu Re-Signed to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on October 20, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/62aDjYoul. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
10. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (October 22, 2011). "Jets place WR Logan Payne on injured reserve, call up DT Martin Tevaseu". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 22, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/62dLu3j1w. Retrieved October 22, 2011. 

External links

• UNLV biography
• New York Jets bio