Tua Tagovailoa Makes Extremely Generous Announcement After Signing Dolphins Contract
By Steven Kubitza | May 12, 2020, 3:03 PM EDT
The Miami Dolphins took Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is now the presumed quarterback of the future with high expectations.
Tagovailoa's deal became official Tuesday as NFL teams continue to work remotely, and the young star took the occasion as an opportunity to announce that he is already using the cash to launch charities in several locations where he has lived.
Thank you to @MiamiDolphins for making this dream come true for me and my family. It's in my heart to give back to the communities that have raised me. Plans are underway to start charitable outreach efforts in Hawaii, Alabama and Miami. Stay tuned, stay safe. Go fins! Blessed! https://t.co/KGyvGr6xNX
— Tua. T ?? (@Tua) May 12, 2020
The former Crimson Tide star grew up in Hawaii before he and his family moved to Alabama once he joined the program. He has always come off as a great human being, and the fact he is already launching charities right after signing his contract shows he has not changed during his limited time in the spotlight.
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And it's only the beginning.
Today, I teamed up with @Hulu to encourage sports fans to stay home & keep our communities safe. In the spirit of being a team player on and off the field, I’ll be making a donation to @FeedingSouthFL to help provide meals to families across Miami #HomeTodayLiveSportsTomorrow #ad pic.twitter.com/aeEdxaXKkN
— Tua. T ?? (@Tua) April 24, 2020
Tagovailoa signed a deal reportedly worth just over $30 million, and is already giving some of it back to several communities. That is a noble gesture, and it will be exciting to see the type of player he becomes on the field. But for some, he will always be known for all the great work he does off of it.