Joshua Enelangi Tupou (born May 2, 1994) is an American professional football nose tackle. He played college football at Colorado.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m) 		353 lb
(160 kg) 		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 5.30 s 1.92 s 3.09 s 5.00 s 8.22 s 23.5 in
(0.60 m)		 7 ft 5 in
(2.26 m)		 27 reps
All values from Pro Day[1][2]

Cincinnati Bengals

Tupou signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[3] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017.[6] He was waived by the Bengals on November 21, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 6, 2017.[9]

On November 22, 2018, Tupou was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn pectoral in practice.[10]

Tupou re-signed with the Bengals on May 1, 2020.[11] On August 3, 2020, Tupou announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

On March 17, 2022, Tupou re-signed with the Bengals.[13]

Tupou recorded his first career sack against the Miami Dolphins in week 4 of the 2022 season. The sack gave Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a concussion that forced him leave the game.[14]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 28, 2024, Tupou signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[15] He was released on August 27.[16] He re-signed to the practice squad on October 28, 2024.[17]

Personal life

Born in Long Beach, California, Tupou is of Tongan descent.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Pro day results: Oklahoma, Colorado, Temple, Kentucky". NFL.com. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Josh Tupou, Combine Results, NT - Colorado". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  3. ^ Marcum, Jason (May 5, 2017). "Undrafted Free Agents 2017: Bengals announce college free agent signings, tryouts". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  4. ^ Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  5. ^ Hobson, Geoff (September 3, 2017). "Elliott, DeShawn Williams return on practice squad". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  6. ^ Hobson, Geoff (November 11, 2017). "Late moves: Hill goes to IR; Bullock OK; Tupou, Wilson promoted". Bengals.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  7. ^ Hobson, Geoff (November 21, 2017). "Roster move: Pat's back; Tupou waived". Bengals.com. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  8. ^ Marcum, Jason (November 22, 2017). "Bengals roster news: Josh Tupou signed to practice squad". CincyJungle.com.
  9. ^ Marcum, Jason (December 6, 2017). "Bengals place John Ross on Injured Reserve". CincyJungle.com.
  10. ^ "Bengals place DT Josh Tupou on IR, sign player off Broncos' practice squad". CincyJungle.com. November 22, 2018.
  11. ^ "Bengals Re-Sign Defensive Tackle Josh Tupou". Bengals.com. May 1, 2020. Archived from the original on May 9, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  12. ^ "Bengals Make Player Moves". Bengals.com. August 3, 2020. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves". Bengals.com. March 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Josh Tupou's first career sack is the one that injured Tua Tagovailoa: I never intended to hurt him". ProFootballTalk. September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Ravens Sign Two Veteran Defensive Linemen". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  16. ^ Brown, Clifton (August 27, 2024). "Ravens Make Cuts, Set 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  17. ^ Brown, Clifton (October 29, 2024). "Ravens Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  18. ^ "Orange County's Josh Tupou grows into NFL draft prospect". April 28, 2017.
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