Jahlani Tavai
Jahlani Tavai is a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, wearing #31. Jahlani played college football at Hawaii and was drafted in 2019 (round 2, pick 43). Listed at 6'2" and 250 lb.
Jahlani Tavai: facts
- Team
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Jersey number
- #31
- College
- Hawaii
- Draft
- 2019, round 2, pick 43 (Detroit Lions)
- Born
- September 28, 1996 (age 30)
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Rookie season
- 2019
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2019 draft picks in our database.
Jahlani Tavai: career by team
Jahlani is an NFL Grid answer for Lions and Patriots, Lions and Jaguars, Patriots and Jaguars.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
His 2025 Patriots teammates: linebackers
- Anfernee JenningsLB · #33 · Alabama
- Bradyn SwinsonLB · #43 · LSU / Oregon
- Chad MumaLB · #49 · Wyoming
- Christian EllissLB · #53 · Idaho
- Elijah PonderLB · #91 · Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo)
- Harold Landry IIILB · #2 · Boston College
- Jack GibbensLB · #51 · Minnesota / Abilene Christian
- K'Lavon ChaissonLB · #44 · LSU
Also from Hawaii
- Kohl LevaoOL · Jets
- Rigoberto SanchezP · Colts
- Jason ElamK · 1993–2009
- Jesse SapoluC · 1983–1997
- Mark TuineiOT · 1983–1997
Drafted near Jahlani in 2019
- Sean Murphy-BuntingRound 2, pick 39 · DB
- Dalton RisnerRound 2, pick 41 · OL
- Drew LockRound 2, pick 42 · QB
- Elgton JenkinsRound 2, pick 44 · OL
- Erik McCoyRound 2, pick 48 · OL
- Irv SmithRound 2, pick 50 · TE
Jahlani Tavai: questions
What team does Jahlani Tavai play for?
Jahlani Tavai is on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster (AFC South) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 31. He was with the New England Patriots in 2025.
What position does Jahlani Tavai play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Jahlani Tavai go to college?
Hawaii. 5 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Jahlani Tavai drafted?
In 2019, round 2, pick 43, by the Detroit Lions.
How tall is Jahlani Tavai?
6'2" (74 inches), 250 lb.
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