Tevita Lotoatau Ofahengaue (born July 9, 1974) is a former

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. He was the last (246th) pick in the 2001 National Football League draft, thus qualifying as that year's "

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". He was drafted out of

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by the

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Post-football

Ofahengaue currently lives in Utah with his wife Carey and their seven children. He and his wife own a private foster agency together, Crossroads Youth Services. Ofahengaue is currently serving as the football Director of Player Personnel at

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Legal troubles

In July 2011, Ofahengaue, along with

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, was charged with theft for allegedly playing a part in stealing more than $55,000 in gasoline from a construction company in 2010.Former NFL running back charged with stealing gas
Associated Press Updated July 15, 2011 In January 2014, all charges were dropped and dismissed in court by Judge Denise Lindberg.

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1975 births Living people People from Laie American football tight ends BYU Cougars football players Arizona Cardinals players Jacksonville Jaguars players Tongan emigrants to the United States Tongan players of American football Players of American football from Hawaii {{tightend-1970s-stub