# Austin Faoliu

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{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name          = Austin Faoliu
| image         = Austin Faoliu Washington at Dallas DEC2021.jpg
| caption       = Faoliu with the Cowboys in 2021
| current_team  = 
| number        = 
| position      = [Nose tackle](/source/Nose_tackle)
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1999|01|09}}
| birth_place   = [Santa Ana, California](/source/Santa_Ana%2C_California), U.S.
| death_date    = 
| death_place   = 
| height_ft     = 6
| height_in     = 3
| weight_lb     = 305
| high_school   = [Mater Dei](/source/Mater_Dei_High_School_(Santa_Ana%2C_California)) {{nowrap|(Santa Ana, California)}}
| college       = [Oregon](/source/Oregon_Ducks_football)
| undraftedyear = 2021
| pastteams     =
* [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [Seattle Sea Dragons](/source/Seattle_Sea_Dragons) ({{XFL Year|2023}})
* [Seattle Seahawks](/source/Seattle_Seahawks) ({{NFL Year|2023}})
* [St. Louis Battlehawks](/source/St._Louis_Battlehawks) ({{UFL Year|2024}}–{{UFL Year|2025}})
| status        = Active
| highlights    =
* [All-XFL](/source/2023_XFL_season) Team ([2023](/source/2023_XFL_season))
| statleague    = 
| statweek      = 
| statseason    = 
| statlabel1    = [Total tackles](/source/Tackle_(football_move))
| statvalue1    = 3
| statlabel2    = [Pass deflections](/source/Pass_deflections)
| statvalue2    = 
| statlabel3    = [Interceptions](/source/Interceptions)
| statvalue3    = 
| statlabel4    = [Sacks](/source/Quarterback_sack)
| statvalue4    = 
| statlabel5    = [Forced fumbles](/source/Fumble)
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| statlabel6    = [Fumble recoveries](/source/Fumble)
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| pfr           = FaolAu00 
}}
'''Austin Faoliu''' (born January 9, 1999) is an American [football](/source/American_football) [nose tackle](/source/nose_tackle). He played [college football](/source/college_football) at the [University of Oregon](/source/Oregon_Ducks_football).

==Early years==
Faoliu attended [Junípero Serra Catholic High School](/source/Jun%C3%ADpero_Serra_Catholic_High_School).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mosqueda |first=Justis |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Austin Faoliu NFL Draft 2021: Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys DL |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2931795-austin-faoliu-nfl-draft-2021-scouting-report-for-dallas-cowboys-dl |access-date=April 15, 2023 |work=Bleacher Report}}</ref> As a sophomore, he had 48 carries for 351 yards and 4 touchdowns.

As a senior, he transferred to [Mater Dei High School](/source/Mater_Dei_High_School_(Santa_Ana%2C_California)) and was named a starter at [nose guard](/source/nose_guard).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fryer |first=Steve |date=February 1, 2017 |title=Mater Dei's Faoliu gets two last-minute offers, but stays with Oregon |url=https://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/faoliu-86440-dei-mater.html |access-date=April 15, 2023 |website=Orange County Register}}</ref> He tallied 32 tackles (9 for loss), 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble, while receiving All-County honors. He contributed to a second place in the CIF Southern Section Division 1.

==College career==
Faoliu accepted a football scholarship from the [University of Oregon](/source/University_of_Oregon).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Albano |first=Dan |date=January 21, 2017 |title=Football recruiting: Mater Dei's Austin Faoliu commits to Oregon |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2017/01/21/football-recruiting-mater-deis-austin-faoliu-commits-to-oregon/ |access-date=October 9, 2021 |website=Orange County Register}}</ref> As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games, starting the first two contests. He posted 22 tackles (2.5 for loss) and one sack. He had 3 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble against the [University of Arizona](/source/University_of_Arizona). He made 4 tackles against [Boise State University](/source/Boise_State_University).

As a sophomore, he appeared in 11 games with 6 starts. He totaled 44 tackles and 2 sacks. He had 7 tackles against [Portland State University](/source/Portland_State_University). He made 7 tackles against the [University of Utah](/source/University_of_Utah).

As a junior, he appeared in 13 games with 8 starts. He registered 39 tackles (5 for loss), 2 sacks. He had 6 tackles and 1.5 sacks against [Arizona State University](/source/Arizona_State_University). He made 8 tackles (1.5 for loss) and one quarterback hurry against [Oregon State University](/source/Oregon_State_University).

As a senior, the football season was reduced to 7 games due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States). He started in 6 contests, while collecting 21 tackles (0.5 for loss). He had five tackles against [Oregon State University](/source/Oregon_State_University). He finished his college career with 43 games, 124 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.

==Professional career==
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|         note = All values from [Pro Day](/source/Pro_Day)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austin Faoliu Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/austin-faoliu/32004641-4f07-0576-4d88-4c2cace290a2 |access-date=January 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Austin Faoliu, Oregon, DT, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022210&DraftYear=2021 |access-date=January 8, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
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===Dallas Cowboys===
Faoliu was signed as an [undrafted free agent](/source/undrafted_free_agent) by the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) after the [2021 NFL draft](/source/2021_NFL_draft) on May 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Rob |date=May 14, 2021 |title=Cowboys Officially Sign 13 Rookie Free Agents |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-officially-sign-13-rookie-free-agents |access-date=October 9, 2021 |website=Dallas Cowboys}}</ref> On August 31, he was waived.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Rob |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53 |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-28-moves-to-set-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=October 9, 2021 |website=Dallas Cowboys}}</ref> On September 1, he was signed to the [practice squad](/source/practice_squad). On September 27, he was promoted to the active roster. He appeared in one game and had 2 tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austin Faoliu 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FaolAu00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 19, 2022. He was waived on August 15, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brock |first=Todd |date=August 15, 2022 |title=Cowboys make 5 cuts, including spring FA signing, to get down to 85 players |url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/15/cowboys-cuts-spring-udfa-85-players/ |access-date=April 15, 2023 |website=USAToday.com}}</ref>

===Seattle Sea Dragons===
Faoliu was selected by the [XFL](/source/XFL_(2020)) [Seattle Sea Dragons](/source/Seattle_Sea_Dragons) in the Group 3 fourth round (31st overall) of the [2023 XFL draft](/source/2023_XFL_draft).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=January 21, 2023 |title=Breaking Down The Seattle Sea Dragons 2023 XFL Roster |url=https://xflnewsroom.com/column/breaking-down-the-seattle-sea-dragons-2023-xfl-roster/ |access-date=April 15, 2023 |website=XFL Newsroom}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=April 15, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He appeared in 10 games with 10 starts, making 24 tackles and one sack. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=May 18, 2023}}</ref>

=== Seattle Seahawks ===
On May 16, 2023, Faoliu signed with the [Seattle Seahawks](/source/Seattle_Seahawks).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Seahawks Sign NT Austin Faoliu |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-nt-austin-faoliu |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[PUP](/source/physically_unable_to_perform) list on August 29, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-establish-initial-2023-53-man-roster |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was activated on November 6, then waived the following day and re-signed to the practice squad. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Smith |first=Corbin K. |date=January 8, 2024 |title=Seahawks Sign Seven Practice Squad Players to Future Contracts |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-easop-winston-levi-bell-signed-future-contracts |magazine=[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)}}</ref>

=== St. Louis Battlehawks ===
On February 19, 2024, Faoliu signed with the [St. Louis Battlehawks](/source/St._Louis_Battlehawks) of the [United Football League](/source/United_Football_League_(2024)) (UFL),<ref>{{cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 19, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-monday-february-19-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=February 19, 2024 |access-date=February 20, 2024}}</ref> and signed a new contract with them on February 27.<ref>{{cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Tuesday February 27, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-tuesday-february-27-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=February 27, 2024 |access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://goducks.com/sports/football/roster/austin-faoliu/10047 Oregon Ducks bio]

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Category:Living people
Category:1999 births
Category:Players of American football from Santa Ana, California
Category:American football defensive tackles
Category:Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California) alumni
Category:Oregon Ducks football players
Category:Dallas Cowboys players
Category:Seattle Sea Dragons players
Category:Seattle Seahawks players
Category:St. Louis Battlehawks players

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