Stanley Havili

Stanley Havili (born November 14, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football for the USC Trojans.

Early life and family Havili's parents, Tevita and Elva, were Tongan immigrants. His father, Tevita, raised eight children on a bus-driver salary in Salt Lake City.

Havili attended East High (Salt Lake City) as a freshman, then transferred to Cottonwood High School in Murray, Utah, where he earned all-state honors at Cottonwood High, compiling 2,652 all-purpose yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior. While a junior, he suffered a shoulder injury and as family couldn't afford physical therapy, he never rehabbed it properly and has played with a weakened left shoulder ever since. As of 2010, he estimates it has popped out of its socket 10-11 times; when it does he usually pops it back in and returns to the field.

He returned to start his redshirt sophomore year, however was declared academically ineligible for the final game in the 2009 Rose Bowl.

Havili ended his USC career with the most receptions of any fullback in school history.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles Havili was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round (240th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft. He was signed to a four-year contract on July 27, 2011. On September 2, Havili was released by the Eagles in the final round of roster cuts before the start of the regular season. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, his practice squad contract expired and he became a free agent. He was re-signed to the active roster on January 2, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts Havili was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on March 28, 2013, in exchange for Clifton Geathers. He was released on November 4, 2014.

Seattle Seahawks Havili was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad on November 12, 2014. He was released by Seattle on December 5.