Tua Tagovailoa

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Tua Tagovailoa stands as a rare example of technical mastery in modern football. His ability to lead a team to a national championship as a freshman quarterback is a feat rarely matched in college history. Winning three major national awards in a single year, Maxwell, Walter Camp, and Davey O'Brien, cements his status as one of the greatest college players of his generation. His transition to the NFL, where he led the league in passing yards and passer rating, demonstrates his sustained excellence despite physical setbacks.

AwardsTagovailoa's accolades span both college and professional realms. He won the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2018 and was named Offensive MVP. In 2019, he secured the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and Davey O'Brien Award. His professional recognition includes a Pro Bowl selection in 2023 and leading the NFL in passing yards that same year.

Honours & Distinctions

First-team All-American

Associated Press·2019

Recognized as one of the top players in the nation.

SEC Offensive Player of the Year

Southeastern Conference·2019

Awarded for outstanding performance in conference play.

Outstanding Young Athlete

Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame·2016

Honored for athletic achievements in high school.

Rankings & Lists

#45

Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time

ESPN·2024

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2019-02-01

Rising Stars Special Edition

2023-05-01

Style and Mental Approach Profile

Records & Feats

Highest Passer Efficiency Rating

Career Milestone·2019

Posted a record-breaking passer efficiency rating of 206.93 in college.

Second All-Time Completion Percentage

Chart Record·2023

Ranked second all-time in completion percentage among players with at least 1,500 pass attempts in NFL history.