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Jahlani Tavai is 30 years old, born September 28, 1996. Tavai is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) and 256 lb (116 kg). Tavai plays linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars (as of November 4, 2026). Tavai's 2026 salary is $1,350,000, under a contract through 2026. Tavai was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2019, round 2, pick 43, out of Hawai'i.
Jahlani Tavai at a glance
- Age30 born September 28, 1996
- Height6 ft 2 in 188 cm
- Weight256 lb 116 kg
- Experience8th season debut 2019
- CollegeHawai'i
- 2026 salary$1.4 million contract through 2026
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Jahlani Tavai stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Colts | W 42–7 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs Texans | L 31–34 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Patriots | W 35–6 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 20 | at Broncos | L 13–20 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | vs Browns | W 34–10 | 3 | 0 |
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Contract
Jahlani Tavai contract
- 2026 salary$1.4 million
- Signed through2026
- WithJacksonville Jaguars
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3.5 million |
| 2020 | $808,362 |
| 2021 | $663,889 |
| 2022 | $2 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million |
| 2026 | $1.4 million |
Career
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Jahlani Tavai is on the Jacksonville Jaguars, coached by Liam Coen.
- BornSeptember 28, 1996, Inglewood, CA, USA
- Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight256 lb (116 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2019, round 2, pick 43
- Drafted byDetroit Lions
- Debut2019
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