Lawrance Toafili

Lawrance Toafili (born November 30, 2001) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.

Early life Toafili was born on November 30, 2001 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He attended Pinellas Park High School in St. Petersburg, where he had 4,809 yards and 55 touchdowns in his career, including three 1000-yard rushing seasons. As a senior Toafili rushed for 1,463 yards on 194 carries and 18 total touchdowns. A four-star recruit out of high school, he committed to Florida State University on August 7, 2019.

College career Toafili played college football for the Florida State Seminoles from 2020 to 2024. Toafili also tallied 92 receptions for 905 yards and four touchdowns.

Toafili was named the MVP of the 2023 ACC Championship Game after rushing for 118 yards and one touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals. He broke a 3–3 deadlock in the third quarter when he took a direct snap from the wildcat formation, running for 73 yards to the Louisville two-yard line and then scored a touchdown on the next play. dash=4.68|ten split=1.63|twenty split=2.68|bench=11

New York Jets After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Toafili signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 24, 2025, as part of roster cut downs. Toafili was signed to the practice squad on September 1, before being cut on September 9, to make room for Keilan Robinson. On September 24, he was re-signed to the practice squad. Toafili was released by New York on October 3.

Orlando Storm On February 20, 2026 Toafili was signed by the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL).