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From Saint Louis School to the No. 5 pick in the NFL Draft: Tua Tagovailoa through the years

By Associated Press and Star-Advertiser Staff

April 23, 2020

Sports Wire

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In his first varsity game at Aloha Stadium as a sophomore, Saint Louis quarterback Tua Tagovailoa scrambled away from St. John Bosco's Manasseh Anesi during the first half. Tagovailoa threw two TD passes off the bench against the nationally-ranked Braves.
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Saint Louis' Tua Tagovailoa pointed while running out of the pocket during the first half of a game in his junior season against Liberty (Nev.) High.
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Saint Louis' Tua Tagovailoa soared into the end zone for a touchdown in his first appearance in the state final — a 39-14 loss to Kahuku as a junior.
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Saint Louis quarterback Tua Tagovailoa blew by Punahou linebacker Hale Motu’apuaka in a game in which he finished with 447 passing yards and 104 rushing yards in leading the Crusaders to a 64-44 win.
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Saint Louis quarterback Tua Tagovailoa committed to Alabama prior to his senior season with the Crusaders.
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Saint Louis quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put the game away with a TD run late in a win over Kahuku to cap his high school career with a state championship.
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Saint Louis senior Tua Tagovailoa kissed the championship trophy while celebrating with teammates after winning the 2016 state title.
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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa celebrated with his parents Galu and Diane after beating Georgia in overtime to win the national title as a freshman.
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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa managed to get off a pass as he was hit by Louisville defensive lineman Jared Goldwire, left, and defensive end Derek Dorsey (91) during the first half of his season opener as a sophomore.
10/13
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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa kept the ball after faking a handoff against Southern Miss during the second half of an NCAA college football game during his junior season.
11/13
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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left, talked with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the Citrus Bowl.
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In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa held up a phone during the NFL Draft.
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In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa showed off the lining of his jacket during the NFL Draft.
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