Jahlani Tavai, LB, Hawaii. Ranked #121 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 4 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 2, pick 43.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
54ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | DET | 3-12 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 57% | 60 |
| '20 | DET | 5-11 | 27 | 2 | — | 56% | 60 |
| '21 | NE | 10-7 | 1 | — | — | 9% | 12 |
| '22 | NE | 8-9 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 57 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 82 | 9 | 4 | 53% | 47 | |
| '23 | NE | 4-13 | 43 | 5 | 5 | 74% | 72 |
| '24 | NE | 4-13 | 48 | 7 | 5 | 82% | 78 |
| '25 | NE | 14-3 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 32% | 42 |
| Career | — | 193 | 25 | 14 | 63% | 54 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | DET | 20% | 89 |
| '20 | DET | 28% | 126 |
| '21 | NE | 58% | 195 |
| '22 | NE | 73% | 330 |
| '23 | NE | 79% | 359 |
| '24 | NE | 43% | 191 |
| '25 | NE | 71% | 218 |
| Career | 53% | 1508 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
250 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Jahlani Tavai leads all LBs from the 2019 draft class in career solo tackles.