Matangi Tonga

Matangi To-I-Moana Tonga (born January 6, 1988) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Houston. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Iowa Barnstormers, Spokane Shock and Orlando Predators.

Early life Tonga played high school football at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California.

College career Tonga first played college football in 2006 for the BYU Cougars. He appeared in 13 games for the team during the season, recording 13 tackles, one sack and one interception. Tonga afterwards attended Utah Valley State College.

Tonga signed by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. He was released by the Cowboys after failing a physical.

Tonga was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (AFL) on April 21, 2012. He recorded nine tackles and one sack in nine games his rookie year in 2012. He compiled 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks in fifteen games in 2013. Tonga collected 19 tackles and two sacks in eighteen games in 2014. The Barnstormers left the AFL and became members of the Indoor Football League on August 27, 2014.

Tonga was assigned to the Spokane Shock of the AFL on October 2, 2014.

Tonga was traded to the Orlando Predators for the third overall claim order position on April 28, 2015. He was placed on recallable reassignment on May 27, 2015.