Tua is a professional American football player, known for his role as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Alabama, where he gained recognition for his strong arm and accuracy. Tua was selected by the Miami Dolphins as the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tua Tagovailoa, often simply referred to as Tua, was born on March 2, 1998, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. He is of Samoan descent and has become a prominent figure in the sport, known for his leadership and competitive spirit on the field.