Jesse Mahelona

Jesse Steven Kahuanani Mahelona (April 7, 1983 – September 5, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

In addition, Mahelona was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career Mahelona attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He contributed in the 2004 and 2005 seasons as a junior college transfer from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played ten games for the Titans in the 2006 season, and was released on September 11, 2007.

Miami Dolphins On October 24, 2007, Mahelona was waived by the Miami Dolphins.

Atlanta Falcons Mahelona was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve. He was cut on December 29, 2007.

Jacksonville Jaguars Mahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008, He did not make the opening day roster.

Death Mahelona was killed in an automobile accident in Hawaii early on the morning of September 5, 2009.